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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
About BCG Platinion
BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale.
What You'll Do
Enterprise Solutions Principals at BCG Platinion are :
- Collaborative. They are interdisciplinary team players who seek alignment and establish relationships ranging from cross-functional stakeholder groups to existing teams.
- Agile advocates. They are well-versed in Agile methodologies and use their expertise to strategically tackle difficult challenges and implement change.
- Comfortable with ambiguity. They know the path forward isn’t always well-defined. They are comfortable and confident working through the unknown.
- Technical experts. They are critical thinkers and have extensive IT expertise that drives novel solutions routed in complexity.
- Change agents. They know how to make change happen across an organization. They can align and onboard teams to implement new processes and toolsets. They embrace complex challenges and guide an organization to optimize IT best practices.
- Influencers. They build strong relationships to build trust and influence stakeholders.
What You Are Good At
Planning Platform solution design and deployment
Developing feasibility studies, assessing platform suitability (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, SAP IBP, SAP Analytics Cloud) and issue recommendationsSupporting core planning process redesign and alignment with platform capabilitiesDeveloping functional and non-functional requirements for planning platformsLeading full lifecycle implementations for Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Merchandising Planning, Financial Planning, and / or Workforce Planning toolsHands-on experience designing and deploying UI / UX and planning platform configuration to support :Supply Chain / Merchandising : Demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, S&OP, MFP, assortment planning, store clustering
Finance : Driver-based planning, forecasting, and variance analysisWorkforce : Headcount planning, workforce allocation, skills-gap analysis, and labor cost optimizationDeveloping integrated solution architecture designs for Planning Platforms, ensuring integration with enterprise systems such as ERP, HRIS, and data warehouses, as well as custom analytics and insight applications (e.g., AI / ML prediction engines)Designing and implementing data integration patterns that allow for secure, performant and fast time-to-value deploymentsCreating implementation roadmaps, scoping and sizing effort for planning platform programsEnsuring that Planning Platforms align with evolving technology landscapes (e.g., S / 4HANA migration dependencies)Providing expert guidance on tooling options, offering clear, actionable insights into the advantages and trade-offs of eachProgram management, value realization and business impact
Leading the creation of client-specific strategic materials, surfacing key insights gathered from technical experts and observationsEffectively codifying messaging and data into presentable materials and being comfortable delivering communications output in an efficient manner – accuracy and speed are critical to success of fast-paced, high-profile projectsManaging organizational change for new planning solutions by driving stakeholder engagement, adoption strategies, and training programsRestructuring IT processes and teams to optimize support for planning capabilitiesAligning platform capabilities to deliver value-driven outcomes, such as :Supply Chain / Merchandising : Reduced inventory costs, improved demand accuracy, and optimized logistics
Finance : Faster planning cycles, increased forecast accuracy, and enhanced scenario analysisWorkforce : Improved workforce utilization, optimized labor costs, and increased employee productivityEstablishing KPIs and value metrics to measure platform success and ensure ROI realizationPresenting materials, case updates and escalations to client and internal teamsFacilitating technical and strategic working sessions and workshops with both client and internal teamsTeam Management
Building relationships with key clientsProviding direction on key work items and feedback to other team membersManaging projects and expectations and maintaining control of situations when they escalateProvide quality assurance oversight – Review junior team members’ output for overall correctness, level of insight, clarity of message, etc.Promote an overall positive experience for junior staffServe as a role model by actively demonstrating and living BCG’s Culture and ValuesAssisting with business development through writing proposals, scoping projectsContributing to our thought leadership through written publications and speaking at events and conferencesWhat You'll Bring
Bachelor or Master’s degree in mathematics, natural sciences, information technology, business management, or relevant field8 years of practical experience leading Planning Platform implementations focus on one or more of the following :Kinaxis
Blue YonderAnaplanSAP IBPSAP Analytics CloudExperience in business process design and configurationDomain knowledge on Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance, and / or Workforce PlanningPrevious experience in a management role in four or more end-to-end Planning platform implementations in a waterfall or agile settingExcellent communication and presentation skills, with emphasis on senior executive (VP and above) interactionsOutstanding analytical and conceptual skillsExperience with the management of decision processes at large organizationsStrong customer and results orientationConfidence and persuasivenessExperience planning and managing medium to large-sized projectsWillingness to travel to work with clients and BCG teams, based on client and business needs. Expect 30-50% travelAdditional info
What We Offer :
At BCG, we care about our people, and offer best in class benefits to support you personally and professionally throughout your different life experiences including :
An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment. BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world.FOR U.S. APPLICANTS :
The base compensation for this role is $230,000 in USD. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below. At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members. That's zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.
All our plans provide best in class coverage :
Zero-dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugsDental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefitsVision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annuallyReimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activitiesFully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or notGenerous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New YearsPaid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursementEmployees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.To learn more about our employee benefit please check our BCG Benefits page.Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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