Cost Transformation Consultant

Outsized; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,674,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation covered

Job summary

Outsized in Mumbai seeks an experienced consultant to support a cost transformation programme for a dairy sector client. The six-month engagement aims to improve margins through cost reduction across operations, procurement, supply chain and manufacturing, with on-site delivery.

You will lead day-to-day project execution, guide a team of 3–4 consultants, and coordinate with senior leaders and the client to translate strategic guidance into actionable workstreams and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of consulting experience with leading firms (MBB or equivalent).
• Experience delivering cost reduction or transformation across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing or operations.
• Dairy sector or broader consumer goods experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of 3–4 consultants, reviewing outputs for quality.
• Translate senior guidance into actionable work items and priorities.
• Drive cost transformation initiatives across operations, procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Engage with client stakeholders to understand requirements and maintain alignment on priorities.
• Track project progress and provide updates to leadership and clients.

Skills

Cost Transformation

Cost Reduction

Cost Optimisation

Procurement

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Experience Mid Level (6-10 years) | Senior (11-15 years)

Duration 6 Months

Global Consulting Firm

India

Required Skills Consumer Goods & Services Consumer Packaged Goods Cost Management Cost Reduction Cost Optimisation Cost Control Stakeholder Management

Project Overview

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced consultant to support a cost transformation programme for a consumer goods company in the dairy sector. The six-month engagement aims to enhance margins through cost reduction initiatives, particularly across operations, procurement, supply chain and manufacturing.

The consultant will play a key role in driving day-to-day project execution, guiding a team of 3–4 consultants and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The role will involve close collaboration with senior project leadership and regular client interactions to translate strategic guidance into actionable workstreams, resolve queries and maintain project progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide a team of 3–4 consultants, providing direction and reviewing their work to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Translate guidance from senior project leadership into actionable work items and priorities for the project team.
• Drive cost transformation and margin enhancement initiatives, particularly across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and other operational areas.
• Engage with client stakeholders regularly to understand requirements, address queries and maintain alignment on project priorities.
• Track project progress and share regular updates with senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and support the development of actionable recommendations.

Your Background

• 6–8 years of consulting experience with MBB or equivalent consulting firms.
• Prior experience delivering cost reduction or cost transformation projects, particularly across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing or other operations-related topics.
• Experience in the dairy sector or broader consumer goods industry is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills, including experience guiding junior consultants and reviewing deliverables.
• Ability to engage effectively with client stakeholders, communicate progress and translate senior-level guidance into actionable workstreams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs.

Other Info

• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Location: Mumbai (On-site, Full-time, 4–5 days per week)
• Travel and accommodation covered by the client