Experienced AssociateSupply Chain Execution

Job Title:
Associate Supply Chain Execution

Location:
Bangalore India

Line of Service:
Advisory

Industry/Sector:
Agnostic

Specialty:
Operations

Management Level:
Associate

Organization Summary:

As part of ourOperations & Supply Chain Solutions (OSCS)team we empower clients tooptimizeand transform their operations.We focus on product innovation and development supply chain manufacturing operationsprocurementand sourcing to drive both growth and profitability. Our goal is to help clients not only become cost-effective but to use operational excellence as a key driver for competitive advantage.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing worldeach and everyone of us at PwC needs to be purpose-led andvalue-driven leaders at every level.To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines geographies and career paths and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers now and in the future.

Youllbe a part of a team that helpsorganizations transformtheir supply chains into a strategic asset.Youllwork with our clients to develop a supply chain strategyoptimizetheir supply chain footprint andlogistics manage transportation and distribution and drive assessment and implementation of technology enabled transportation and warehousing solutions.

Job Description:

We areseekinganexperienced and forward-thinkingassociatewithstrongexperience in developinglogisticsstrategiesidentifyingcost reduction opportunitiesorenhancing operational performance inlogistics transportationorwarehouse functions. The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordin assessing designing and optimizinglogisticsnetworks and/orfunctional experience in inbound and outboundlogisticsoperations. Additionally the candidate shouldhaveexposure toprocesses metrics and systems including Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This role requires the ability to translate complex business requirements into strategic operational and technical solutions that drive measurable improvements and cost efficiencies throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

As anAssociate inthe team you will work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.Responsibilities include but are notlimited to:

• Ability to break down complex ideas or proposals into clear structured insights and help build meaningful actionable recommendations

• Use data and insights to inform conclusions support decision-making and develop practical recommendations for clients

• Analyze clients existing distribution and fulfilment networks toidentifyoptimization opportunitiesleveragingdata benchmarks and industry best practices

• Contribute to the development oflogisticsand warehousing strategies focusing on process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities

• Support clients inidentifyingpotential automation and technology solutions contributing to business cases that justify investments in supply chain excellence

• Contribute to end-to-endTMS and WMS implementation projects including technology assessment requirements gathering fit-gap analysis vendor demonstrations and implementation

• Support the development of a point of view on key global supply chain andlogisticstrends and how theyimpactclients businesses

• Storyboard insights analysis and outcomes clearly and concisely for presentations reports and client workshops

EducationQualification:

• Minimum:BachelorsinSupplyChainManagement Operations Industrial Engineering Computer Science orrelatedfield.

• Nice to have: MBA or masters degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or operations with a focus ontransportation and/orwarehousing

RequiredSkills:

• Strong knowledge oftransportationandwarehousingin a supply chain context

• Functional and/ortechnicalexpertiseinTMS / WMS solutionsorSupply Chain Network Design tools(Coupa Supply Chain GuruRiverLogic AIMMSOptiLogicetc.)

• Proficiencyin analytical tools such asAlteryxandPowerBI. Well versed with Microsoft toolslike MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

AdditionalSkills:

• Certifications related to TMS WMS solutions or relevant solutions is a plus

• Experience with other supply chain execution solutions

• Experience with SQL and Python

• Experience with warehouse layout design

Travel Requirements:

• Travel may be required depending on client requirements