Senior Management Consultant (CPG / Supply Chain)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Machine learning techniques, Project management, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

Why Join Sigmoid?

• Sigmoid provides the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible by seamlessly combining technical expertise and creativity to tackle intrinsically complex business problems and convert them into straight-forward data solutions.
• Despite being continuously challenged, you are not alone. You will be part of a fast-paced diverse environment as a member of a high-performing team that works together to energize and inspire each other by challenging the status quo
• Vibrant inclusive culture of mutual respect and fun through both work and play

Sr. Management Consultant – Consumer Goods & Retail (F&B)

(Management Consulting Team, India)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own & drive execution of the business-analytics roadmap by demonstrating techno-functional consulting & stakeholder management capabilities in collaboration with data science & engineering SMEs and teams
• Leading client workshops where broad vision and ambiguous business problems are articulated to be solved through data science and AI
• Define business problems concisely, consolidate the findings and hypothesize the proposed solution. Measure and articulate how solutions and results improve clients’ objectives
• Independently liaise with customers and convincingly present solutions in an unstructured and ever-changing client environment. Be able to independently question the customer, when required.
• Perform a role that involves a combination of hands-on contribution, customer engagement and team management.

Mandated Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BE / BTech - CS) from Tier I / II universities like IIT’s / NIT’s and MBA from Top Tier B-schools (IIM) preferred
• 6-9 years of professional work experience in prominent CPG analytics domains like Consumer Behavior, Demand Planning, Pricing Optimization, Promotions Planning, R&D etc.
• Minimum 2-3 years exposure in Foods & Beverages retail ecosystem
• Excellent research, analytical, and numerical skills
• Proven exceptional problem-solving analytical skills with an ability to blend creativity and logical thought to innovatively think through a problem and develop solutions
• Ability to develop and articulate strategic recommendations based on rigorous data analysis
• Should have developed new consulting business capabilities within target Industry verticals
• Experience in strategy and business/technology consulting role conversant with process improvement, cost optimization, customer analytics and experience management, architecture assessments etc.
• Demonstrated sustained client relations management experience at a C-suite level or operated at a senior management level in the industry role

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of applications of statistical and machine learning algorithms
• Strong project management and team management skills and ability to work with global teams
• Any hands on quantitative experience with analytical tools
• Providing required inputs to sales, and pre-sales activities
• A self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance