Job Description

Company Description
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, in the areas of automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer goods, energy and building technology. As the largest auto component supplier in the country, setting a benchmark in the sectors it operates in, the company has to its credit several laurels.
From a Bosch India perspective, we see a need to transform with new mind-sets - operating together with businesses, governments, and consumers- to imagine a future landscape focusing on efficient mobility concepts, clean energy needs, decentralized governance, convergence on connectivity etc. In an era of dynamic technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and shifting regulations, Bosch envisions a connected ecosystem within the shared economy that will shape the future of mobility.
With a vision of accident-free and emission-free mobility, Bosch Mobility Platform and Services (MPS) is building an ecosystem of digital platforms and neutral e-commerce marketplaces. Our goal is to enable businesses to collaborate, innovate and co-create to solve complex problems of mobility in the realms of goods movement, people transportation, and parked vehicle ecosystem.

Background
The requirement is for a Logistics, Warehouse & Manufacturing Digital implementation consultant who can join as a customer facing implementation head role. The member as part of the implementation team would closely work with Customer to rollout BOSCH Logistics product suit appropriately as per Customer's business process requirement. He would be involved from requirement phase to delivery phase along with managing the implementation team, training partners of the software solution and all communication in this regard.
Role and Responsibilities
As head of the implementation team, the person shall play a very critical role of Customer on boarding to our product suit. The person will be handling from Requirement Phase to Production Phase E2E during a Customer on boarding life cycle and all communication (except commercials). The implementation head will be closely working with product team as well as pre-sales team for the success of the business and successful Customer acquisition. He is also responsible for managing partner training, managing the implementation team and L1/L2 support for the partners. Here are detailed pointers:
1. Responsible for Customer engagement from Requirement phase to Production Phase.
2. Work closely with Pre-sales & Product Team to build required features as market demand.
3. Work closely with development & implementation partners as consultant for the success of the Customer where it is channel partner led acquisition.
4. The person should ensure:

• Train channel partner on the product suits and have feature knowledge of the product suit.
• Fit-Gap Analysis with Gap Classification & develop requirement for the product suit.
• Customer physical to digital warehouse modelling.
• Agree the scope of implementation with E2E process flow

xe2x9cx93 Interface Requirement.
xe2x9cx93 Reports streamlining.
xe2x9cx93 Authorization management.
xe2x9cx93 Job run: Back end and Front end.
xe2x9cx93 Migration requirement.
xe2x9cx93 Testing with migrated data, unit testing, integration testing, validation and process testing.
xe2x9cx93 Cut over strategy discussion and conclusion with the client.
xe2x9cx93 Production Migration and sign-off.
xe2x9cx93 Go-Live preparation
xe2x9cx93 Labelling requirement.
xe2x9cx93 Accessing Warehouse layout maturity.

• Managing the dedicated team ensures streamlined implementation, reducing errors and inefficiencies.
• Proper configuration and testing will improve inventory tracking, reducing stock discrepancies.
• Handling L1 & L2 queries on behalf of the partners at the initial phase of the rollout and training the partner personnel to handle such tickets by itself.
• Optimizing & managing the dedicated team to handle Customers and on boarding.
• The head can proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with software integration.
• Working with SMEs in various functions to ensure WMS is integrated with ERP, procurement, and logistics systems and market available hardware.

Qualifications
Experience and Skill Set
We are looking for an experienced Logistics / Warehouse Digital Implementation Head with Manufacturing knowledge. The head must have 8 to 12 years of hands- on experience in deploying digital solutions with process optimization and completing at least 10 to 15 full-cycle implementations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of warehouse processes, manufacturing processes, Logistics flow of different industries, good hardware knowledge (including partners), system integration with ERPs. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can collaborate with business stakeholders, implementation team, IT teams, and end-users to drive operational efficiency.
1. Process Optimization & Business Consulting: xe2x80xa2 Work closely with warehouse operations teams to understand current processes and identify areas for improvement. xe2x80xa2 Design warehouse workflows and optimize inventory management to enhance efficiency and accuracy. xe2x80xa2 Provide recommendations for warehouse automation, barcode scanning, and RF technology integration, PLC integration.
2. Digital Solution Development & ERP integration: xe2x80xa2 Lead and execute end-to-end digital solution or product development, ERP integration, understanding level of integration of Digital solution with ERP systems and strategies various testing & validation method to align with Customer requirement. xe2x80xa2 Perform Fit-Gap analysis and recommend best practices to align feature development of the product suite. xe2x80xa2 Configure warehouse processes such as inbound/outbound logistics, put away, picking strategies, inventory control, and storage management. xe2x80xa2 Closely work with SAP or other ERP consultant and direct the implementation team for execution.
3. Data Migration, Testing & System Validation: xe2x80xa2 Define and execute data migration strategies for master and transactional data. xe2x80xa2 Conduct unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance validation. xe2x80xa2 Identify and resolve system defects and ensure a seamless transition to the new system.
4. Training & Change Management: xe2x80xa2 Develop training materials and conduct workshops for implementation and solution partners. xe2x80xa2 Guide users through the transition and ensure smooth adoption of new processes. xe2x80xa2 Provide ongoing post-go-live support and troubleshooting.
5. Post-Implementation Support & Enhancements: xe2x80xa2 Ensure system stability post-go-live and provide hyper care support. xe2x80xa2 Create mechanism for partner support for L1 & L2 till partner is matured to self-manage Customer issues. xe2x80xa2 Continuously monitor system performance and implement enhancements as needed. xe2x80xa2 Collaborate with IT and business teams for future upgrades and process improvements.
6. Leadership skills: xe2x80xa2 Experience in managing a team of 4-8 members for Customer facing activities from Requirement phase to delivery phase. xe2x80xa2 Optimize and direct team members for Customer handling. xe2x80xa2 Excellent skill in guiding team for smooth execution of the digital solutions. xe2x80xa2 Prioritizing features and direct product owners for execution for quicker delivery to Customer. xe2x80xa2 Ensuring all communication as per highest standard and responsible for Customer satisfaction of the solution.
7. Soft Skills: xe2x80xa2 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. xe2x80xa2 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. xe2x80xa2 Ability to manage multiple projects and work in cross-functional teams
Additional Information
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