Management Consultant - Cost Optimisation - Manufacturing/Logistics - Global Consulting Firm - Contractual Role (6-15 yrs)

Management Consultant (Cost Optimisation) - Manufacturing/Logistics - Global Consulting Firm - Contractual Role

At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.

Our client, a top-tier consulting firm, is working with a leading consumer durables company on a comprehensive cost optimization and operational efficiency project in Bangalore.

To support this engagement, the client is looking to onboard Cost Optimization Consultants with prior experience in manufacturing and logistics cost management projects. The consultants will be required to analyze costs, build robust models, and drive vendor benchmarking to deliver actionable insights for cost reduction and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cost Analysis and Model Building: Analyze diverse cost categories across the manufacturing and logistics value chain; develop detailed financial models for cost reduction and forecasting.

- Vendor Benchmarking and Negotiations: Conduct outreach to vendors for cost benchmarking and strategic price negotiations.

- Manufacturing Plant Insights: Assess and incorporate plant-specific nuances to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize operational workflows.

- Strategic Cost Module Design: Build and implement customized cost management frameworks aligned with business objectives and best industry practices.

- Data Analytics for Decision-Making: Leverage strong analytical skills to provide insights that drive smarter decision-making around costs and operations.

Your Background:

- Experience: 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and logistics cost projects, preferably in the consumer durables or industrial sectors.

- Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of plant operations, manufacturing processes, and logistics functions.

- Analytical Prowess: Demonstrated ability to build detailed cost models and extract insights from complex datasets.

- Vendor Management: Experience in vendor engagement, benchmarking, and negotiations.

- Project Management: Ability to manage cross-functional cost reduction initiatives and deliver tangible business outcomes.

Project Details

- Contract Duration: 12 to 18 months (initial 6-month contract extendable every 6 months based on performance)

- Location: Bangalore