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We’re Hiring: We're Hiring: Business Process Lead – Manufacturing (MFG)
About Bristlecone
Bristlecone, a Mahindra company, is a leading supply chain and business analytics advisor, rated by Gartner as one of the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space.

We have been a trusted partner to global enterprises such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, Nestle, Unilever, Whirlpool, and many others
Overview
We are seeking a Business Process Lead for the Manufacturing (MFG) track within our Supply Chain Process Center of Excellence (COE) as part of a global SAP S/4HANA transformation.

This role will drive the design and deployment of end-to-end manufacturing processes — including production planning, shop floor execution, and integration across supply chain and logistics functions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting experience, deep process expertise, and a track record of delivering transformation in complex, global environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead process harmonization across manufacturing operations, covering planning, scheduling, execution, and performance monitoring.
• Partner with global process owners and plant SMEs to define business requirements and conduct fit-gap analysis.
• Ensure integration of MFG processes with Procurement (P2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Quality Management (QM), and Inventory Management (IM).
• Develop process documentation including flows, SOPs, and readiness deliverables to support global deployment.
• Support system testing, data readiness, cutover, and go-live adoption activities.
Qualifications
• 8–10 years of consulting or manufacturing process experience, with deep expertise in production planning and manufacturing execution.
• Previous consulting experience is required; experience with a Big 4 or Tier 1 IT services consulting firm is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing transformation initiatives in large, global organizations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and change management skills.
• Experience in Discrete Manufacturing, CPG, or Process Industries is required.
• SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing or PP/DS experience is a strong plus.
Additional Details
Location: Remote
Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Start Date: ASAP