Senior Manager - Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting

Senior Manager Consulting, Cognizant Consulting

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Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting (Manufacturing Focus)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

ABOUT US

Cognizant 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.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise.

We provide a number of Business / IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, and Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection.

The Role

Our Manufacturing & Logistics (ML) consulting group is looking for a Senior Manager (Manufacturing) Consulting . As a member of our team, you will be responsible for enriching client partnering and anticipating client needs based on a solid understanding of emerging Manufacturing industry requirements and / or technological breakthroughs.

This position will provide advisory services to manufacturing clients. We’re looking for Senior Managers ML Consulting who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence : 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development.

Responsibilities

• Leading Business Transformation for clients across the value chain Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing through Distribution.
• Deep expertise in serving industrial and process-oriented clients within the manufacturing sector and providing tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
• Provide strategic guidance and solutions to clients in the manufacturing industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Cognizant teams to deliver process improvements and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics optimization.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies for clients.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Driving thought leadership agenda for the BU including authoring white papers, workshops, webinars, etc.
• Ensure appropriate alignment and collaboration of consulting teams and individuals to support project requirements.
• Advocate for and establish appropriate recognition for Consulting within projects.
• Exercise leadership in the development of Consulting service offerings.
• Leverage collegial networks across Cognizant and external partners to innovate solutions or resolve issues.
• Support and contribute to the establishment of thought leadership in the industry.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of consulting, professional services, digital strategy development, advisory, or transformation programs operating in a client-facing capacity.
• Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
• Excellent customer-facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements.
• MBA or Master’s or advanced business degree preferred.
• Travel Required : Yes, minimum three days at nearest Cognizant office or client location as needed (Minnesota).
• Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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