Manager - Consumer Products

What you'll do

• Contribute as a manager of a 6-12-member team comprising of Project Leaders, Associates and Analysts to build solutions / perform analyses within CP domain
• Work with different analytical tools and reinforce continuous understanding of (Tableau / Power BI, Alteryx / KNIME/Tableau Prep, SQL, Python, R other tools) on data from relevant data sources
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery to Bain case leadership/clients through effective team management; define deliverables; prioritize and set deadlines; review work, provide feedback and ensure quality control of 2+ cases in parallel
• Exhibit expertise in scoping, designing and executing consumer products solutions based on client requirements & converting them into actionable tasks for the teams
• Brainstorm with internal & external stakeholders to understand and resolve complex issues across work streams; Generate and screen realistic answers based on sound reality checks and recommend actionable solutions under different CP domains (go-to-market strategies, negotiation strategies, pricing/promotional plans, cost optimization, etc)
• Build, own and maintain key client relationships with internal Bain global CP leadership and external client teams by contributing as thought partners
• Identify and proactively engage on critical issues on projects and with clients; Proactively resolve roadblocks, escalate issues as needed
• Delivering projects relating to brand strategy, revenue management, negotiations, pricing / promotions, IP etc, relevant to the CP industry
• Expertise on 1 or more key sub-sectors within CP covering consumer preferences, trends, market and competitor landscape
• Show ability to work in a fast-paced working environment; adapt to changing client situations and expectations
• Effectively manage client and team meetings, deliver clear and professional presentations to the project leadership and client team
• Brainstorm and suggest new ways of collaborating with the BCN - on products/clients/IP etc
• Work towards enhancing the efficiency of the solutions by driving innovative solutions like automation for efficiency etc
• Create professional development plans to provide effective coaching/training to project leaders (PLs) and associates as direct reports
• Provide day-to-day coaching on work planning, problem solving, hypothesis generation and research
• Constructively engage in mutual feedback process with supervisor and direct reportees; Recognize accomplishment and provide concrete, regular and actionable feedback
• Participates in the hiring / supply building process for the CP CoE including screening profiles, interviews, induction, etc

About you

• Candidates should be graduates/post-graduates with strong academic records
• Work experience range in case highest qualification is undergraduate studies - 8-11 years of relevant experience and exposure to management consulting and data analytics relating to market / business / consumer insights, preferably in a global MNC environment within Consumer Products / Retail industry domains
• Work experience range in case highest qualification is postgraduate studies - 6-9 years of relevant experience and exposure to management consulting and data analytics relating to market / business / consumer insights, preferably in a global MNC environment within Consumer Products / Retail industry domains
• Must have professional experience in providing internal/external strategic consulting to Consumer Products clients, aimed at developing go-to-market strategies, negotiation strategies, pricing/promotional plans, cost optimization for clients
• Must have proven track record of managing and maintaining multiple client accounts and teams
• Must have ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, opportunities and gaps, and integrate across disparate industry data resources (eg, Nielsen/IRI, Mintel, Kantar, shopper card data, client financials etc)
• Must have experience applying analytics to a range of business situations and a proven ability to synthesize complex data to generate simple and clear insights
• Must have professional experience in analytical tools and techniques including / similar to Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI is mandatory; Understanding of Python, R, and SPSS would be a plus
• Strong academic credentials, analytical ability and leadership skills
• Must have excellent communication skills, can drive senior client/stakeholder level discussions succinctly to favorable outcomes
• Must have ability to deal with ambiguity and develop open ended ideas to practical results
• Must have maturity to lead by example, willingness to get into detail as required while also balancing delegation effectively
• Must be a strong team player and demonstrated ability to motivate team members
• Good to be updated with the latest advancements in AI, data analysis and data tools to apply best practices