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Cognizant · 3 days ago

Supply Chain Planning, Principal Consultant

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $194K/yr

12+ years exp

Cognizant is a consulting firm that specializes in supply chain planning. In this role, you will lead high-impact supply chain planning and analytics engagements for enterprise clients, while also mentoring senior consultants and managing client relationships.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning business transformations, including demand planning, S&OP, supply planning, inventory optimization, distribution, integrated business planning, and/or manufacturing scheduling for large consumer goods clients

Originate and lead proposals, shape commercial terms, and close strategic deals; build and expand client relationships at C-suite and VP levels

Architect analytics platforms and planning solutions using tools such as Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9, Anaplan, Llamasoft, and analytics stacks (SQL, Python/R, Power BI/Tableau)

Mentor senior consultants, recruit top talent, define service offerings, and develop reusable accelerators and IP

Publish points of view, lead webinars, and represent Cognizant with analysts and at industry events

Qualification

Supply chain planningAnalytics platformsClient relationship managementSQLPythonPower BIAnaplanStakeholder managementExecutive communicationCommercial acumenMentoring

Required

12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, analytics, or consulting, with at least 5 years in senior client-facing or practice leadership roles

Proven track record leading end-to-end planning transformations for large enterprises

Experience with at least two planning platforms (Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, o9 Solutions, OMP) and one network modeling tool (Llamasoft/Gurobi or equivalent) preferred

Strong analytics skills: SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R); experience with visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau)

Commercial acumen: built business cases and closed multi-million dollar engagements

Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Experience managing and mentoring senior consultants and cross-functional teams

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)