Business Consultant- Manufacturing

Jobinandjismi; Kerala; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobin & Jismi is seeking an experienced Business Consultant – Manufacturing with hands-on expertise in production planning, BOM, MRP, and shop floor operations to help clients optimize manufacturing processes.

The role involves analyzing current operations, mapping processes, preparing BRDs and functional docs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable ERP-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations and business processes.
• Exposure to BRD, process mapping, and documentation.
• ERP implementation or consulting background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand end-to-end manufacturing operations and processes.
• Conduct requirement gathering with business stakeholders.
• Analyze processes, identify gaps, and propose improvements.
• Prepare BRD, process flows, functional docs, and maps.
• Document production workflows and material flows.
• Support solution design, UAT, training, and implementation.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain.

Skills

Production Planning

MRP

BOM

Shop Floor Ops

Inventory Mgmt

Procurement

Quality Mgmt

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA (Operations)

Tools

ERP Systems (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Business Consultant –ERP(Manufacturing)

About the Company

Jobin & Jismi is a fast-growing IT services and consulting firm specializing in Oracle NetSuite ERP solutions, eCommerce platforms, and emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics. With a strong global client base, the company delivers end-to-end business solutions including implementation, customization, integration, and ongoing support. Backed by a team of 200+ skilled professionals, Jobin & Jismi focuses on helping organizations streamline operations, improve efficiency, and accelerate their digital transformation journey across multiple industries.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Consultant – Manufacturing with strong domain expertise in manufacturing operations and business processes. The ideal candidate should possess hands‑on experience in production planning, procurement, inventory management, bill of materials (BOM), material requirements planning (MRP), shop floor operations, quality management, costing, warehouse operations, and supply chain processes.

The role involves understanding client requirements, analysing existing manufacturing processes, identifying operational gaps, and recommending practical and scalable business solutions.

We are looking for professionals with strong industry exposure and practical manufacturing process knowledge. Candidates should have the ability to understand real‑world production and operational challenges, engage with business stakeholders, map business processes, and recommend effective solutions. Experience with ERP platforms is considered an added advantage; however, manufacturing industry expertise and business consulting capability will be the primary selection criteria.

Industry expertise is mandatory. ERP implementation exposure will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

• 6–12 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Consulting, Production Planning, or Manufacturing Business Process Management.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, engineering/manufacturing, automotive, electronics, machinery, or similar industries is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand end-to-end manufacturing business operations and processes.
• Conduct requirement gathering sessions with business stakeholders.
• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRD), process flows, functional documentation, and business process maps.
• Understand and document production workflows, material flows, and operational requirements.
• Support solution design, UAT, user training, and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support process optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in client workshops, requirement discussions, and solution presentations.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation.
• Work closely with technical and functional teams to ensure business requirements are effectively translated into solutions.

Mandatory Skills

Strong understanding of:

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Work Orders & Shop Floor Operations
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Inventory & Material Management
• Procurement & Purchase Processes
• Warehouse & Material Movement
• Manufacturing Costing
• Quality Control / Quality Management
• Supply Chain Processes
• Production & Capacity Planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to understand client requirements and recommend practical business solutions

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with any ERP solutions such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar platforms.
• Prior experience in ERP implementation or business consulting.
• Experience in process mapping, documentation, and business analysis.
• Exposure to manufacturing digitization or process automation.
• Experience working with cross‑functional business and technical teams.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• MBA (Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related specialization) is preferred.