Senior Supply Chain Management Consultant

Required Education / Technical Knowledge 

• Total Experience: 10 - 15 Years

• At least 7 years of experience in IFS Apps 10 & Cloud within Supply Chain functional area, with 5+ years in a senior role

• Working experience in IFS Cloud implementation as a SCM

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any other equivalent degree

• IFS Cloud implementation experience is desirable.

Key responsibilities  

• Shape the strategic vision for SCM technology and effectively guide senior business stakeholders and technology teams toward its realization.

• Manage and deliver IFS SCM solutions covering Inventory, Procurement, Order Management, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Supplier and Vendor Management, Warehouse management including WaDaCo.

• Apply deep understanding of SCM processes and build an eco-system that focuses around IFS and integrations (APIs, EDIs etc) with other systems.

• Apply industry best practices and standards in ERP/SCM implementation and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal methodologies and frameworks.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the business by providing expertise on SCM processes, ERP capabilities, and industry trends.

• Provide input on effort estimation, timelines, and cost-benefit analysis to support decision-making and planning.

• Develop documentation and other material and carry out training/knowledge workshops ensuring successful adoption of the solutions.

Required Experience & Skills. 

• Experience in leading teams, process implementations, managing and delegating projects.

• Experienced in implementations of IFS 10, IFS Cloud versions for companies having global presence or multiple sites

• Well versed with KPIs across Enterprise SCM processes like Inventory Turnover, Fill Rate, Order Cycle Time, Demand Forecast, Lead Time etc and experienced in extracting such information on-demand

• Must be capable of leading teams with investigations finding RCAs and can think of user experience.

• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, with a collaborative work style that fosters cooperation, teamwork, and effective stakeholder management.

• Ability to break down silos and exercise discretion and good judgment, understanding the broader impact of decisions on the company.

• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong capacity to coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders.

• Proactive and eager to learn, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Team player with a willingness to grow within a complex organization.

• Open-minded and comfortable working in a diverse, international environment.

• High integrity and personal ethics, with professional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations.

• Strong investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and initiatives.