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ABOUT US

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!

OMS Functional Consultant:

• 10+ years of experience in Order Management, Order to Cash, Order Fulfillment areas
• Implementation experience with large scale OMS solutions such as IBM Sterling OMS, Manhattan OMS, Kibo etc.
• Prior experience of facilitating business process, requirements and solutioning workshops in large multi-vendor environments
• Prior experience in creation and maintenance of detailed functional requirements documentation
• Prior experience in generation of process flow diagrams/user journeys using use case visualization tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart etc.
• Prior experience working with business teams to identify functional requirements and prioritize prospective MVPs
• Familiarity with other systems within the app landscape such as WMS, POS, ERP, TMS, ECOM etc. is preferable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and client management skills

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 - $160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Consulting Manager with 14 to 16 years of experience in the Merchandising domain to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive impactful consulting projects. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of merchandising strategies and practices to deliver exceptional client outcomes. The position operates on a day shift schedule with no travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage consulting projects focused on merchandising strategies to enhance client outcomes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of merchandising solutions tailored to client needs.
• Provide expert advice on merchandising best practices and industry trends to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
• Conduct thorough analysis of client merchandising processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and present detailed reports and recommendations to clients based on analysis findings.
• Ensure all consulting projects are completed on time within scope and meet client expectations.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants to foster their professional growth and development.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform merchandising strategies and decision-making processes.
• Maintain strong client relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction and repeat business.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the consulting practice to enhance service delivery.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align consulting projects with overall business objectives.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 14 years of experience in consulting with a focus on merchandising.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of merchandising strategies practices and industry trends.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills to conduct thorough assessments and develop actionable recommendations.
• Showcase excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to clients.
• Display proficiency in project management to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Hold a relevant certification such as Certified Management Consultant (CMC) or equivalent.
• Demonstrate the ability to mentor and guide junior team members to support their development.
• Exhibit strong client relationship management skills to maintain and grow client engagements.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Show a commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with industry advancements.
• Display strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using data analytics tools to inform merchandising strategies.
• Exhibit a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential project challenges.

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