Supply Chain Analytics

Supply Chain Analytics

Overview of SCM COC

SCM CoC is the analytical wing of SCM practice of the firm and is looking for an experienced professional with significant experience in Supply Chain Management. The Expert will work directly with client service teams (CSTs) on SCM related issues of McKinsey’s clients (from various industry verticals such as CPG, A&A, Basic Materials, Hi-Tech, Chemicals, Petroleum and Petrochemicals etc.).

The Current team focuses on the following 3 aspects (apart from others):-

- SCM quick & deep dive diagnostic,

- Complex optimization and simulation modeling & SCM transformation

- The member though based in Gurgaon will need to travel frequently to serve clients onsite.

Responsibilities:

- The primary role of the Expert would be client service with additional responsibilities in knowledge development and capability building.

- Client service – Staffed as a ‘Specialist Consultant’ on client studies, bring to bear your expertise in SCM related topics. We expect you to bring industry relevant insights & recommendations on such studies and help CSTs create lasting impact for the client.

- Knowledge development – As a ‘Specialist’ on SCM related topics, we expect you to help lead development of new cutting edge knowledge. This knowledge investment would be with a view to bring greater impact to our client development efforts / reputation building efforts / client engagements.

- Capability building – We plan to scale the SCM Centre of Competence (CoC) with you helping to lead in building a team & developing their capabilities in this area. This CoC will develop productized services in the areas of SCM, jointly working with the firm's SCM practice globally and regionally, and to offer our clients.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

- We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated a strong business sense, a deep understanding & experience in SCM and strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

- Business acumen - Ease in approaching issues from a top management view and discussing them in the overall context of a business.

- SCM expertise – Deep domain experience / expertise in SCM. He / She should have deep background in / managed the SCM function and have experience in topics of supply chain strategy and configuration, service-level management, order and demand management, production management, supply/inventory management, distribution management, manufacturing and distribution network strategy, planning processes and related IT tools

- Analytical prowess – Hands-on in conducting analyses and adept with typical analytical tools ranging from Excel to include some of the cutting edge tools like e.g. GAMS for mathematical optimization etc.

- Problem solving – Outstanding problem solving skills, including the ability to disaggregate issues, develop hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations from data and analysis

- Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially directed to senior executive audience

Education & Previous Experience Required:

- MBA/MTech/MS from tier 1 institute with an outstanding academic record

- 4-8 years of professional work experience post MBA/M.Tech/MS in SCM function or SCM consulting.

Interested candidates can send their resumes at monami@pylonmc.com