KOS Operations Consultant

The Kearney Operations System (KOS) is a globalized delivery model consisting of Kearney's best capabilities, expertise, and digital tools/methods while leveraging a differentiated delivery model for our clients. KOS equips our Kearney teams with leading edge analytics, practical technologies, proven change management frameworks, and a range of specialized knowledge relevant to both immediate and long-term objectives. KOS includes a team of specialized consultants with deep expertise in supply chain and procurement transformation. The team has hands-on experience in strategizing and implementing frameworks and leading digital tools and frameworks in supply chain planning and delivery areas.

OVERVIEW OF THE KOS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT ROLE:

The Operations Consultant will be integral to client project delivery and development of CoE offerings and tools. This is a key role in executing supply chain management operations and procurement solutions with a focus on continuous process improvement.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLIENT DELIVERY:
Support global client teams (preferably at the client site) in designing and executing supply chain and procurement solutions to (non-exhaustive):

• End-to-end supply chain processes optimization
• Procurement transformation – people, process, and Digital & AI
• Procurement assessments and diagnostics, digital transformations
• End-to-end sourcing execution - spend baseline, cost models, benchmarking, RFX execution, RFx analysis, negotiation strategy
• Broader supply chain process solutioning, e.g. Supply and demand planning, Demand forecasting, inventory planning, and logistics network optimization.
• Design and implement supply chain tools and solutions

CLIENT DEVELOPMENT:
Proactively contribute to existing client development initiatives by:

• Working in dynamic environments with varying client needs and project requirements.
• Willing to step into different roles and collaborate seamlessly to achieve project goals.

KOS COE DEVELOPMENT:
This would involve multiple aspects:

• Work with the firm leaders in supporting and executing the strategy for the CoE.
• Contribute to knowledge creation by codifying and publishing papers/reports.
• Support CoE leaders in driving outreach and penetration.
• Support the in-house IT tools/asset development teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work experience of 3-7 years preferably with a professional services firm, on Supply chain and procurement topics, including at least some experience in demand/ supply planning and procurement / procurement consulting.
• Master's degree / MBA from a reputed institution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ownership and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across functions.
• Knowledge and experience running the strategic sourcing process; setting category baselines, gathering supply market intelligence, setting sourcing strategy, executing market events and negotiations, awarding and implementing supply solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of working with e-sourcing tools like Coupa, Keelvar etc.
• Knowledge and experience of working with broader supply chain planning and optimization a plus tools such as Llamasoft, o9, Kinaxis, OMP, Optano etc. is a good to have.
• Comfortable with analysis of large data sets. Proficient in using excel and macros for analysis. Use of analytical tools (like PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau) is a plus.

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