SCM : Pre-Sales Planning

Outpace Consulting Services is seeking a highly experienced professional for the role of SCM Pre-Sales Planning for a leading ITES client. This critical position leads pre-sales activities for supply chain planning services, encompassing everything from due diligence and process maturity assessments to developing compelling business cases for outsourcing. You will be instrumental in crafting winning RFP/RFI responses, value propositions, and defending proposed solutions. The role demands expertise in supply chain planning solutions, a deep understanding of industry-leading planning tools, and the ability to drive strategic outsourcing initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Sales & Solutioning Leadership: Lead pre-sales and solutioning for SCM Supply Chain Planning assessment/outsourcing engagements (8-15 years of experience in this specific area). Due Diligence & Business Case Development: Conduct thorough due diligence and process maturity assessments by engaging with customers and internal stakeholders (at domestic or international locations) to develop compelling business cases for outsourcing. Proposal & Value Proposition Creation: Create impactful responses for RFPs/RFIs, developing strong value propositions and winning themes for supply chain services (specifically supply chain planning). Solution Defense: Prepare for and actively participate in solution defense sessions with customers, presenting solutions in a convincing manner. Strategy & Planning: Create comprehensive FTE estimations, define location strategies, develop transformation roadmaps, and outline transition plans. Provide support in the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) and contract negotiations. Delivery Handover: Facilitate a smooth handover to the delivery team and provide ongoing support until the project reaches a steady state. Collaboration & Thought Leadership: Work collaboratively in integrated deals with other service lines to create integrated value propositions. Contribute to knowledge sharing, learning, and development activities through training sessions. Demonstrate thought leadership with a keen understanding of market trends and industry nuances. Required Qualifications: Experience:8-15 years of experience working in a pre-sales solutioning role. Significant experience in solutioning, designing, and implementing Supply Chain services, including large deals focusing on supply chain planning (material, demand, supply etc.). Proven experience in designing and implementing Supply Chain planning solutions for customers across various industries (e.g., Manufacturing, Life Science, Energy and Resources, Hi-Tech, Retail, CPG, TTH). Technical Knowledge: Knowledge and hands-on experience in working with industry-leading supply chain planning products such as Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, o9, Anaplan, Coupa, etc. Skills: Strong problem-resolution skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a positive attitude. Education: Graduate/Post Graduate/Certification in Supply Chain Management or related fields. To Apply: WhatsApp Hi to +91 9151555419 . Then, follow these steps: Click on Start option to Apply and fill the details. Select the location as Other (to get multiple location options). For Hyderabad , type: Job Code #344 For Chennai , type: Job Code #345