Supply Chain Planning Leader(Manufacturing) - Bridgewater, United States - Cognizant North America

Description

Cognizant Technology Solutions

is currently

seeking

a highly skilled

leader

for

its

"

Supply Chain

Management Practice

"

who will

be responsible for

leading deals and Solutions in large

/

complex opportunity pursuits with clients

. The leader will be involved

in transformation and

will

contribute to Offer/Portfolio development. Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness travel for client engagements as needed.

Cognizant's Supply Chain Management practice works with

customers

to create high-performance supply chain solutions enabled by next-generation digital technologies. We help

our customers

modernize

their

supply chain while reducing operational costs and minimizing risks-giving

them

speed and flexibility without

impacting

ongoing operations.

Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow

Responsibilities:

Lead Supply Chain Practice growth in North America for Manufacturing industry.

Responsible

to create

Practice growth strategy for Supply Chain along with SCM Practice Leader.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Industry BU Leader in refining the strategy for Supply Chain Practice.

Lead all RFP response activities with Client/ CP/ CRM and be the face of Supply Chain team in Manufacturing.

Build strong relationships with Executives,

Alliance

and Sales teams of partners.

Collaborate with Platform partners, devise joint Go

To

Market strategy for Manufacturing Industry and execute the same.

Collaborate with Client Partners/ CRMs in proactive pipeline creation in Supply Chain for Manufacturing industry.

Responsible to achieve the revenue/ margin/ TCV target for Supply Chain Practice in Manufacturing Industry.

Accountable to develop industry specific solutions & frameworks along with Partners and internal

CoE

teams.

Lead Analyst discussions in positioning Cognizant Supply Chain capabilities.

Required

Skills

& Qualifications

:

16+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management domain which includes 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing industry.

5+ years of experience in leading Supply Chain Planning sales/ pre-sales/ delivery.

5+ years of techno-functional experience in SAP/ Oracle ERP domain

Expert in Supply Chain domain across Planning, Execution & Procurement.

Relevant techno-functional experience in Supply Chain platforms like Manhattan, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, O9, Coupa, etc.

Ability to advise and plan with senior client executives on Supply Chain transformation.

Strong Consulting led selling and communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills to work with variety of internal/ external stakeholders and shape th

e

opportunity.

Preferred Skills/Qualification:

Worked in Large Scale transformational Projects.

Exceptional decision making and problem-solving

skills

Exceptional personal time management, planning and organizational

skills

Home office setup (network, phone, etc.)

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy,

we'd

love to hear from you.

Salary and Other Compensation:

This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is

accurate

as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to

modify

this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Employee Status :

Full Time Employee
Shift :

Day Job
Travel :

No
Job Posting :

Apr
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100:

CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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