Cost Excellence Expert - Manufacturing/Procurement/Quality - Auto/Pharma/Consumer Goods - Consulting Firm - IIM/IIT/NIT

Client : Premium Firm in Management Consulting

Practice: Operations is one of the largest practices for the India office. They serve top-tier clients on a broad range of Operations topics.

Role Overview:

- They are looking for a senior executive to lead cost excellence projects and develop innovative solutions to deliver these programs to their clients.

- 10-17 years overall work experience; 7+ years in driving cost excellence programs. Previous experience with manufacturing and procurement teams in the automotive, consumer or pharmaceutical sectors is ideal.

- Experience in product / digital solution development in addition to the above is preferred.

Skills/Capabilities - 

Technical skills:

1) Deep understanding of all aspects of cost excellence. 

These can include:

a) Best practices for cost optimization in procurement and manufacturing

b) Continuous improvement initiatives/ Operations excellence.

2) Advising clients / business unit leaders on cost excellence topics

3) Developing and delivering solutions to diagnose, design or implement cost excellence programs.

Managerial skills :

- Leading teams across critical time-bound projects/ team working; Leading and mentoring people; Communication to top management and board executives

Education :

- MBA and Engineering degree from a top tier institute is a must.