Manager - Supply chain

Job Summary:

LatentView's Supply Chain Practice is in an aggressive growth phase. We are seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Consulting Lead with deep domain expertise in Automotive and Industrial manufacturing to lead value creation initiatives, client engagement, thought leadership, and team development. This is a high-impact role that blends consulting acumen, data-driven decision making, and strategic thinking

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Consulting:

• Collaborate with the Industrials vertical sales and delivery teams to identify and engage clients with critical supply chain challenges.
• Lead client discovery workshops to assess current supply chain maturity and identify analytics-led transformation opportunities.
• Act as a Functional SME across key supply chain areas: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, procurement analytics, production planning, logistics, etc.
• Translate business problems into analytical frameworks and actionable roadmaps.

Solution Delivery & Innovation:

• Lead the development and delivery of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects to validate value hypotheses.
• Oversee the creation of robust analytics solutions leveraging SQL, Python, BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and advanced statistical models.
• Guide development of reusable supply chain analytics assets, accelerators, and IPs to reduce time-to-value.

Business Development:

• Partner with business development teams to shape go-to-market strategies, craft client pitches, and participate in pre-sales conversations.
• Conduct solution demos and showcase case studies to articulate LatentView’s capabilities.
• Support proposal development and contribute to client acquisition efforts.

Practice Development & People Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ consultants, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Design competency frameworks, lead training initiatives, and elevate the supply chain analytics capabilities across the team.
• Drive thought leadership by contributing to whitepapers, webinars, blogs, and external events.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Domain Expertise:

• 10–14 years of total experience with a minimum of 5+ years in Supply Chain Analytics/Consulting.
• Strong understanding of Automotive or Industrial supply chain functions, KPIs, and operating models.
• Prior experience working with manufacturing clients is highly desirable.

Analytics & Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in data analytics tools and languages: SQL, Python, Excel, and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Hands-on experience in applying analytics to solve supply chain problems such as demand sensing, safety stock optimization, supplier risk management, etc.

Consulting Skills:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex client environments.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and quantify business value from analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain/Analytics is a plus.
• Experience in a consulting firm or analytics services company is preferred.
• Exposure to data science tools and techniques (e.g., ML forecasting, optimization algorithms) is a strong plus.

Why Join LatentView Analytics?

• Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing practice with global exposure.
• Lead innovation at the intersection of supply chain and analytics.
• Work with a team of passionate, skilled professionals driving business impact through data.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.