What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager- Manufacturing Technology position at ZS?
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ZS's Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps our clients to drive higher product availability at lower costs (stock-outs, carrying costs, best Quality and supply chain operating costs) through leveraging analytics, automation and process re-design approaches. Our offerings span the spectrum of strategy, advanced analytics, Manufacturing & Quality Functions and technology to optimize deployment of resources (inventory, network, etc.) while maintaining customer service levels.
Manager- Manufacturing
We seek a Manager within our Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) space to join our US – Princeton office. The primary focus of this role will be a mixture of business development & project delivery to clients in the Manufacturing space with principles of Digital/Smart Manufacturing (IIOT4.0/5.0).
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with internal SCM leaders and account teams to pursue new business opportunities;
- Develop and manage client relationships in SCM functions, managing multiple projects simultaneously;
- Own responsibility for work product quality and relevance to client decisions;
- Lead cross functional teams in the delivery of complex SCM consulting engagements/programs in the pharma/Life Sciences industry;
- Update senior leaders and prepare and present the majority of client presentations;
- Manage senior client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for the SCM function
- Develop SCM venture intellectual capital to be used in marketing and business development;
- Provide inputs into design of SCM venture assets;
- Motivate, coach and serve as a role model for project team members.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines
- 10 years of experience in management consulting or similar experience from Industry of combination of both Consulting and Industry
- Deep Manufacturing processes, functions, and domain expertise with a strong understanding of data, technology, and Manufacturing systems (OT/IT), understanding of ISA95/88 industry standards
- Demonstrated success leading teams delivering complex projects; be able to run the workshop & Kaizen events with the client and coach the team
- Skill set and motivation required to be successful in business development;
- Knowledge of and experience working in priority industries – Life Sciences (preferred), Consumer Products / Retail, Industrial Products, Agribusiness, High Tech, Travel & Hospitality; Lean/Six Sigma certifications
- Analytic problem solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details.
- Fluency in English is required
