EY Staff Network optimization-Logistics 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

970264429

Your key responsibilities:

At least 2-4 years within the relevant domain of operations research across industries and work experience providing advanced analytics solutions in a commercial setting.

• You will work with the extended team and/or client to design and deliver actionable logistics/supply chain transformation projects.

• You will contribute to the development of new solution assets and sector-related logistics/analytics products.
• Primary roles will be (but not limited to):

• Logistics analysis and operational improvement:

• • Deliver solutions to logistics problems around transportation and warehouse operations, logistics control towers, and supply chain design.
  • Able to understand the detailed logistics processes and perform process assessment, process improvement, and KPI reporting.
  • Able to contribute to the creation and implementation of best practices in logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
  • Have in-depth understanding of key warehouse functions such as picking, shipping, waving, receiving, cycle counts, inventory management, replenishment, slotting, and so on.
  • Have in-depth understanding of key Transportation functions/features such as Optimization and Load Building, Execution, Tariffs, Finance management, Order Management, Fleet Management, Freight audit and payment, Warehouse dock scheduling and appointment management.

• Data transformation and analytics:
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate insights.
• Able to transform data from multiple sources, such as ERPs, tracking platforms, and operational reports, in order to conduct logistics analyses.
• Perform logistics specific data analytics such as logistics spend analysis, freight leakage, and transportation and warehousing operational efficiency will be beneficial.

• • Create visualizations of KPIs & alerts using any tool.
• Communication & Client Relations:
  • Communicate effectively with clients, supply chain partners, vendors etc. considering various stakeholders’ perspectives.
  • Support the team with running multiple scenarios as per requirement.
  • Perform root cause analysis to generate insights. Conduct deep-dive analysis on recurring issues and solve those.
  • Generate insights on optimization and growth opportunities based on outputs on an ongoing basis and present them.

General skills to have:

• Hands-on experience with Supply Chain Visibility platforms such as GT Nexus and BY Luminate Control Tower; experience with real-time transportation visibility platforms like 4kites and Project 44 will be beneficial.
• Good to have knowledge of R/Python, SQL, Excel, any BI tool (Tableau/Qlikview/Power BI/Alteryx).

• Proven experience in greenfield analysis, network optimization and design consulting.
• Proficiency in Coupa (LLamasoft) supply chain guru, AIMMS, Anylogistix, and other relevant network optimization tools.

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for clients and management is an essential part of the role.
• Consulting experience will be considered a plus.
• Effective communication skills and experience in the client-facing role are required.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and highly focused individual capable of handling ambiguity would be the best fit for this role.

Qualifications

• MBA (Supply Chain/ Operations) from Tier-1 institutes with 2-4 years of relevant business/consulting experience in logistics function is crucial.

• Engineering degree from a reputed institute.

• Project management skills is a plus
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for clients and management.

• Ability to influence senior leaders/partners/C-suite executives.

What we look for

• A Team of people with business acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-paced environment.
• An opportunity to be a part of a motivated, multi-disciplinary team of 2500 + professionals, in the global supply chain business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY Supply Chain practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

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