Supply Chain Consultant - RCGH Consulting

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work closely with clients, driving impactful supply chain initiatives and improvements. You will leverage your business analysis skills to enhance processes and engage with stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience in consulting and a strong understanding of supply chain management. This position promises a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and your career can flourish. If you are passionate about making a difference in the supply chain sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting engagements and supply chain domains.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage medium-sized teams and coordinate with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Supply Chain initiatives and improve processes.
• Engage with stakeholders for requirement elicitation and documentation.
• Develop and facilitate User Acceptance Test cases for end-user adoption.

Skills

Business Analysis

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Process Modelling

Gap Analysis

User Acceptance Testing

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Agile Business Analysis Professional Level Certificate

PM/PO SAFe Certification

Tools

JDA

IBM Sterling

SAP

Infor

Manhattan

Job description

Supply Chain Consultant - RCGH Consulting

The Company
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500, and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

RCGH Consulting (Retail, Consumer Goods & Hospitality)
Cognizant's RCGH Consulting unit is seeking talented consultants with extensive domain experience coupled with consultative experience of executing large-scale business change and IT solutions in the RCGH industries. The role provides an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, high-energy, and entrepreneurial team working with leading UK brand names.

Role Background:

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Lead Consultant / Product Owner to work closely with our client to identify the priorities that drive business value and guide successful SCM initiatives and implementations.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Provide Business Analysis to support the execution of Supply Chain initiatives.
• Improve processes across the business by identifying and implementing logistical practices.
• Engage with business stakeholders and conduct workshops for requirement elicitation.
• Map business processes and user journeys; develop business domain models and documentation (Business process modelling, Process flow modelling, Data flow modelling, Stakeholder analysis).
• Identify business pain points and translate them into requirements.
• Create Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), including non-functional requirements.
• Develop Process Maps (L1, L2, L3, L4) and perform gap analysis.
• Document BRDs, FSDs, NFRs, and RTMs.
• Support delivery teams with project planning, requirements, testing, reporting, and implementation activities.
• Develop and facilitate User Acceptance Test (UAT) cases.
• Support end-user adoption through training, documentation, and implementation support.
• Analyze market/industry trends and support go-to-market initiatives.
• Contribute to research, whitepapers, and collateral development.
• Assist business development activities, including RFI/RFP responses and proposals.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Domain expertise in Retail or Consumer Goods industries.
• Experience in consulting engagements and supply chain domains such as omnichannel fulfilment, order management, or supply chain planning.
• Experience leading supply chain or digital transformation projects.
• Experience with supply chain software (e.g., JDA, IBM Sterling, SAP, Infor, Manhattan) is advantageous.
• Data analysis and modeling skills for fact-based decision making.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to manage medium-sized teams and coordinate with external partners.
• Knowledge of Use Cases, Process Maps, and User Journeys.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice to Have:

• Agile Business Analysis Professional Level Certificate (BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis).
• PM/PO SAFe certification.

The Cognizant Community:

• A high-caliber, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.
• A global community of over 300,000 associates.
• Commitment to innovation, care, and sustainability.

About Us:

Cognizant is a leading professional services company transforming clients' business and technology models for the digital era. Headquartered in the U.S., listed on NASDAQ, and recognized among the world's most admired companies, we help clients lead with digital. Learn more at www.cognizant.com.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics.