Consulting Principal

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Consulting Principal for Supply Chain Planning to lead high-impact engagements and drive business transformations for enterprise clients. This role requires 12+ years of experience in supply chain, with strong analytics skills in tools like SQL and Python. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in senior leadership roles and building client relationships. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $118,350 – $187,500 per year, along with hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, analytics, or consulting.
• At least 5 years in senior client-facing or practice leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end planning transformations for large enterprises.
• Strong analytics skills with SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R).
• Experience with planning platforms like Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, and Anaplan.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning business transformations for consumer goods clients.
• Originate and lead proposals, build relationships at C-suite and VP levels.
• Architect analytics platforms and planning solutions.
• Mentor senior consultants and recruit top talent.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Analytics

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Advanced degree in supply chain, operations research, data science, or MBA

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

Anaplan

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About The Role

As a Consulting Principal for Supply Chain Planning you will make an impact by leading high-impact supply chain planning and analytics engagements for enterprise clients. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with practice leaders, client executives, and cross-functional delivery teams.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end planning business transformations, including demand planning, S&OP, supply planning, inventory optimization, distribution, integrated business planning, and/or manufacturing scheduling for large consumer goods clients.
• Originate and lead proposals, shape commercial terms, and close strategic deals; build and expand client relationships at C-suite and VP levels.
• Architect analytics platforms and planning solutions using tools such as Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9, Anaplan, Llamasoft, and analytics stacks (SQL, Python/R, Power BI/Tableau).
• Mentor senior consultants, recruit top talent, define service offerings, and develop reusable accelerators and IP.
• Publish points of view, lead webinars, and represent Cognizant with analysts and at industry events.
• Work model: We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring regular travel (up to 50%) and presence in client or Cognizant offices on the US East Coast or Central Time Zones. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, analytics, or consulting, with at least 5 years in senior client-facing or practice leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end planning transformations for large enterprises.
• Experience with at least two planning platforms (Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, o9 Solutions, OMP) and one network modeling tool (Llamasoft/Gurobi or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong analytics skills: SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R); experience with visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).
• Commercial acumen: built business cases and closed multi-million dollar engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring senior consultants and cross-functional teams.

These will help you stand out

• Prior experience at a Tier 1 management consulting firm or leading systems integrator.
• Experience in in-house/consumer goods industry transformation or operational role.
• Deep consumer goods domain experience with SKU complexity, promotions, and seasonal demand.
• Advanced degree in supply chain, operations research, data science, or MBA.
• Project management certification or equivalent delivery experience.

We\'re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don\'t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Total compensation only for roles based in British Columbia

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $118,350 – $187,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.