Principal Supply Chain Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Facilitate client discovery workshops, business process evaluations, and solution definition meetings with senior business and IT leaders.

• Assess intricate supply chain issues and convert business needs into scalable technology solutions.

• Offer domain expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and manufacturing operations.

• Counsel clients on SAP-driven supply chain transformation projects, including S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP APO, and other associated planning platforms.

• Partner with technical teams to establish data requirements, mapping strategies, and supply chain data architectures.

• Direct AI and data engineering teams by converting business use cases into implementable technical specifications.

• Guarantee that regulatory and quality standards are integrated into operational and technology solutions.

• Assist in solution architecture by aligning supply chain processes with enterprise data systems and AI functionalities.

• Enhance stakeholder communication across business, technology, and leadership groups.

• Deliver strategic consulting on supply chain modernization, digital transformation, and initiatives for operational excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• 15–20 years of professional experience in the Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or Pharmaceutical sectors, ideally with experience across various industries.

• 3–5+ years of consulting or advisory experience working directly with external enterprise clients.

• Demonstrated experience leading discovery sessions, gathering requirements, conducting solution workshops, and engaging with executive stakeholders.

• Strong proficiency in end-to-end supply chain planning and execution processes.

• Experience in regulated manufacturing settings.

• Comprehensive functional knowledge of contemporary supply chain planning methodologies.

• Familiarity with SAP IBP / S4HANA, SAP APO, and related planning systems.

• Understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards.

• Expertise in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, conducting discovery workshops, client engagement, data and AI fluency, consulting, SAP data structures, manufacturing operations, and knowledge of the Life Sciences domain.

• Immediate availability for joining.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance.