Senior Consultant – Consumer Products, Retail and Logistics,

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Senior Consultant – Consumer Products and Retail and Logistics, Infosys ConsultingInfosys Consulting, the management and technology consulting unit of Infosys Ltd, is seeking motivated Consumer Products and Retail Consultants. Consulting managers seeking long-term growth and career-enhancing opportunities will find both as part of our team of front-runners in Consumer Products and Retail Consulting.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years’ experience in the retail industry with a strong understanding of merchandising and supply chain business processes, technology and operations including knowledge of products and intermediary service providers. A key focus area would be experience in merchandising financial planning, assortment planning, retail store planning and operations, customer order management and inventory management
About the RoleAs a Senior Consultant, you will participate in the delivery of engagements aimed at designing and executing business strategies for our clients, being responsible for quality, budget and staffing, working closely with senior client stakeholders. You will contribute to the firm’s development by guiding and mentoring teams and sharing knowledge. You will be build the necessary skills to become an expert in your respective domain and contribute to advancing Infosys Consulting’s thought leadership in the industry.Consulting DeliveryParticipate in the design and delivery of client advisory, solution delivery and organizational transformation engagements in standalone projects or as part of wider client programmesAdvise clients on strategy and detailed use cases by leveraging insights from industry best practicesLead and manage a team of consultants to develop concise and practical strategies, roadmap and/or re-engineering program recommendations with a clear implementation pathOversee the formulation of hypothesis / client problem statement, identification, analysis and interrogation of related data and synthesize the key outcomes and resulting recommendationsSeek out client input in a structured manner to better understand needs and develop ideas for how to meet those needsCollaborate with clients to define long-term vision, goals and strategies, help identify and design downstream product, operational and technology initiativesDirect teams of global consulting, IT professionals & subject matter experts in establishing comprehensive business and functional requirements, then translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metricsPlay a key liaison and coordinator between the business, product, technology, senior management, vendor teams and other members of the change programs
Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent requiredMinimum 6 years of relevant experience with at least 1-2 years of management consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firmGood depth of business process knowledge within retail merchandising and supply chain operationsDemonstrated ability in delivering complex change programs in large organisationsStrong background of participating in teams comprising both client stakeholders, operations, business and technology specialistsA demonstrable ability to translate business objectives into operational and technology requirements with the commercial acumen to create supporting business casesExcellent presentation and facilitation skills with ability to build client relationshipsMust be willing and able to travel up to 80%, depending on client requirementsCandidates authorized to work for any employer in Canada without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.Preferred QualificationsMBA or equivalent advanced degreeExcellent business understanding of retail and consumer product operationsExpanded capabilities and experience to work across both retail and CPG engagements sGood depth of knowledge process optimization, system design and implementationExperience of programs where stakeholder engagement is a key requisite to achieving successful program/project deliveryProven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and challenging constraintsAbility to collaborate within the firm and leverage existing resourcesWorking knowledge of agile methodologiesDemonstrate thought leadership, ability to conceptualize and drive new solution / service offerings and take them to marketAbility and willingness to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessaryFor candidates based out of CA, WA, NY, IL, MN,NJ states, estimated annual compensation will be $ 116,875 to $ $148,125
BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceLong-term/Short-term DisabilityHealth and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsInsurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary levelPaid holidays plus Paid Time OffAbout UsInfosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. xzbcwsv Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
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