Builds credibility as an expert in the industry through in-depth sector understanding especially in retail, distribution & logistics.

Tests hypotheses and develops market / information technology insights and foretells possible trends in the industry especially in retail, distribution & logistics.

Analyses key implications for industry players and has primary responsibility in projects and research assignments.

Demonstrates comfort in handling multiple areas of research (e.g., new technologies, new verticals, business cases, client projects, ad-hoc research, etc.)

Creates documents / presentations that tell a compelling and insightful story.

Ensures accuracy and consistency in numbers, findings, etc.

Brings in a fair understanding of financial analysis.

Works efficiently and effectively in multi-cultural teams.

Shows a high degree of self-reliance in managing performance objectives.

MBA from a premier institute with an engineering degree will be preferred.

2-5 years, specifically in research and consulting in any one of the sectors - Retail & Consumer Products and Distribution & Logistics.

Excellent analytical skills and a strong sense for structure and logic.

Strong understanding of issues pertaining to global supply chain as well as ability to grasp technology and demystify it for business implications.

Ability to build business cases and models and comfort with financial analysis.

Problem solving skills.

Ability to take responsibility of assigned tasks and work with minimum guidance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Expertise in developing and delivering PowerPoint (ppt) based reports.
Desired: -

APICS certification.

Exposure of working in international environment, especially Europe.

Experience of working with globally dispersed project teams, in a matrix organizational set-up.