Senior Software Delivery Analyst - Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Job ID: 110354

Bengaluru

Chennai

Gurugram

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will spend a significant part of your time (>70-80%) working with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain (MSC-X) practice and consulting teams in McKinsey to design and implement advanced digital integrated planning solutions and demonstrate thorough solution of industry best practices, business process, Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) technical architecture and value proposition.

You will participate in the complete lifecycle of a project from design to delivery of APS to customers across industries and geographies. You will gather an understanding of our customers’ requirements by participating in workshops with functional and business owners of the processes and documenting it.

As part of your work, you will work closely with architects to develop clear functional and technical design and document data requirements and build complex datasets, as well as configure the APS platform based on the blueprint laid out during design to solve deep operations/supply chain problems. You will also create and execute workflow and data analytics test-cases, document issues, and track the progress of resolutions.

You will be in the lead of the more junior system configurators (delivery analysts), taking care of day-to-day support, and reviewing quality of work. You will also play a lead role towards clients.

You will play the role of support in the Super User and End User training and for a global user base, actively helping to improve internal processes and product features based on customer feedback by interfacing with the development and operations teams' qualifications.

You will be a part of Manufacturing and Supply Chain (MSC-X), the analytics wing of McKinsey & Company's MSC practice, and will work directly with Indian client project teams on supply chain and integrated business planning related issues of McKinsey’s clients from various industry verticals.

You will focus on three main aspects amongst others: E2E supply chain planning (S&OP/IBP), quick & deep-dive diagnostics with analytics, supply process design, and planning transformations & implementations. Next to McKinsey you will be working with our collaboration companies/software vendors of advanced planning solutions.

You will be working hands on with clients in need of supply chain solutions across different industries and geographical regions. You will be part of the future of integrated business planning.

You will be based in Gurugram, Bengaluru or Chennai and will travel frequently to serve clients onsite.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues - at all levels - will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.

A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.

Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Post-graduate degree in operations management, statistics, or industrial engineering, with a strong quantitative underpinning

3+ years of experience with implementing planning applications like SAP IBP or O9 is a must, with demand or supply planning focus

Additionally, exposure to Kinaxis / Blue Yonder / E2Open / OMP / Anaplan / Riverlogic / AIMMS is a plus

Experience in working with clients, translating business requirements to technical features and integration accordingly

Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts including Distribution Planning, Master Planning, S&OP, Heuristic/Optimization based supply chain solvers

Statistical, optimization and simulation skills through software tools and packages like R, SAS, CPLEX or similar is desirable

Understand concepts of history cleansing, customer segmentation, statistical forecast algorithms and their uses, forecast errors, consensus planning and S&OP process (for demand planning)

Knowledge and training in databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills in one or more languages like SQL, MDX, T-SQL or similar is desirable

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint for analysis and presentation

Strong ability to lead by example and demonstrate proficiency in both product and domain

Patient listener with the ability to clearly articulate your viewpoint to manage and deliver to customer expectations, even under pressure

Ability to analyze and process large amounts of data and complement it with intuition to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks is key

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.