Manager - Logistics - Agile Promotion
EY
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Warehouse Design and Layout:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and design efficient warehouse layouts using tools such as AutoCAD.
- Conduct site visits to assess existing warehouse facilities and propose improvements to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Warehouse Operations Consulting:
- Analyze and evaluate current warehouse processes and workflows.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Provide recommendations for implementing best practices in warehouse management.
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS):
- Demonstrate expertise in various WMS solutions (ex. SAP EWM, Manhattan WMOS, Blue Yonder WMS, Oracle WMS, etc).
- Evaluate client needs and recommend suitable WMS solutions for integration.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of WMS into warehouse operations.
- Automation Integration:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of warehouse automation technologies.
- Collaborate with clients to assess the feasibility and benefits of implementing automation solutions.
- Provide expertise in integrating automated systems into existing warehouse infrastructure.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Communicate effectively to understand their evolving needs and challenges.
- Deliver presentations and reports to clients outlining proposed solutions and improvements.
- Warehouse Operations Improvement:
- Lead initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and productivity.
- Implement continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies to suggest innovative solutions.
- Good to have knowledge of R/Python, SQL, Excel, any BI tool (Tableau/Qlikview/Power BI/Alteryx).
- Experience working in projects with cross-functional and cross-country stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate insights.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for clients and management is an essential part of the role.
- Consulting experience will be considered a plus.
- Effective communication skills and experience in the client-facing role are required.
- MBA (Supply Chain/ Operations) from Tier-1/2 institutes with 8-10 years of relevant business/consulting experience in logistics function is crucial.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in warehouse operations and design consulting.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant design tools.
- Strong understanding of warehouse automation technologies.
- Familiarity with various WMS solutions such as SAP EWM, Manhattan WMOS, Blue Yonder WMS, Oracle WMS, etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.