Specialist - Research - Supply Chain & Operations Domain - KPO

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyse, visualize, and interpret data from multiple sources for client use

- You will need to understand and audit the data needed to underpin effective industry consulting and strategy work

- Updates our proprietary in-house models and provides results to the practice when needed

- Can build dashboards and insightful visualization using BI tools like Power BI/Qlik

- Basic working knowledge Python, R or SPSS for statistical research, data modelling and visualization will be a plus

- At ease with number crunching

- Can easily work with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.)

- An expert in secondary information sources and data gathering

- May contribute to articles/blogs/thought pieces through the company's publication channels and other channels

- Credible in presenting work and results

- Ability to work on multiple engagement and geographies at any one time. Work is mostly virtual, but with global presence/reach

Skills Required:

- Business knowledge of supply chain

- Strong analytical and writing skills

- Ability to synthesize research into a compelling storyline

- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools

- Knowledge of the operations of large international companies, including core issues of the C-suite

- Proven ability to publish high quality reports and articles (publication in high-ranking journals will be an advantage)

- Ability to present research findings to senior executives

- If required, ready to conduct market and competitive intelligence research

- Intellectual curiosity

- Proven ability to work with people and complex multi-country research projects

- Entrepreneurial attitude

- Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills in one-to-one and team settings

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately and effectively

Experience:

- Specialist (preferable): 5 to 8 years research experience

- 5+ years of work experience preferably in a consulting environment, third party research organization, or role in the strategy function of a supply chain organization. Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial attitude

- Experience with data science and visualization and design thinking as well as public speaking

- Worked with a start-up, global / large private corporation or institution, research think tank or recognized research provider or design company

- Presented to senior stakeholders

- Collaborated in a team of researchers, using research tools and methodologies, including on a virtual basis