What are the responsibilities and job description for the Decision Analytics Consultant - Supply Chain position at ZS?
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people.
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
What You’ll Do:
- Impactful Projects: Dive into challenging supply chain projects with leading companies, leveraging cutting-edge analytics to drive transformation.
- Data-Driven Solutions: Analyze complex data sets from diverse sources (client data, open data, external providers) to identify opportunities and solve critical supply chain challenges.
- Collaboration: Partner with data service providers and internal teams to develop and implement innovative solutions in areas like optimization, forecasting, and risk management.
- Project Ownership: Take full ownership of your projects, managing day-to-day activities, timelines, resources, and client communication to ensure successful delivery.
- Thought Leadership: Contribute to the growth of our practice by sharing your expertise through training, recruitment, and the development of internal solutions.
What You'll Bring:
- Academic Excellence: Master's degree from a top university in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Informatics) with excellent academic performance.
- Data Savvy: Proven experience (e.g., through internships or projects) in processing, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets, with a focus on supply chain applications.
- Analytical Toolkit: Deep understanding of machine learning, operations research, and/or statistical modeling techniques relevant to supply chain optimization.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Expertise in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, R) and strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with supply chain planning software such as Kinaxis, RapidResponse, OMP, Blue Yonder (BY), SAP IBP, or similar platforms is essential.
- Familiarity with optimization (e.g. Fico Xpress, IBM DOC, CPLEX, Gurobi, Supply Chain Guru (SCG), Anaplan, CPLEX, Llama soft, Coupa, or Optilogic ComicFrog
- Nice to have; Data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Seeking 6-14 years of experience
- Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives.
- Project Management Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Team Player: Collaborative and supportive team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for mentoring and coaching colleagues.
