Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Transformation Service
Fractal Analytics · New York, United States · 2mo ago
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Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Transformation Service
Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.
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Location: New York, NY
Note: This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship at this time.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant to help global enterprises transform their end-to-end supply chains through a combination of deep domain expertise, AI-led consulting, advanced analytics, and digital transformation.
The role requires a seasoned supply chain leader who understands how complex supply chain functions from planning and procurement through manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and customer fulfillment operate, and can partner with executive stakeholders to redesign decision-making, improve operational performance, and unlock business value through AI.
This role combines strategic consulting, executive engagement, and commercial leadership to identify high-value transformation opportunities, shape AI-enabled business solutions, and grow consulting engagements across enterprise clients.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise across multiple supply chain domains, a strong executive presence, and a proven ability to advise C-suite leaders, lead transformation programs, and build long-term consulting relationships.
Beyond successful client engagements, this role is expected to identify repeatable industry solutions, develop consulting frameworks and AI accelerators, and strengthen Fractal's Supply Chain Consulting practice.
Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Advisory & Consulting
Advise senior client executives on transforming end-to-end supply chain capabilities using AI, advanced analytics, and digital technologies.
Lead strategic transformation initiatives spanning Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP/IBP, Procurement, Manufacturing, Inventory Optimization, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Order Fulfillment, and Supply Chain Control Towers.
Assess current operating models, planning processes, organizational capabilities, and technology landscapes to identify transformation opportunities.
Develop future-state operating models, business capabilities, AI roadmaps, and implementation strategies aligned with business objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Digital Transformation leadership teams.
Business Development & Consulting Growth
Drive growth of AI consulting and supply chain transformation services across strategic enterprise accounts.
Develop executive-level transformation narratives tailored to industry-specific supply chain challenges.
Build and manage a pipeline of consulting opportunities through executive relationships, strategic account development, and thought leadership.
Expand consulting engagements within existing clients by identifying additional transformation opportunities across the supply chain value chain.
Collaborate with account teams to position Fractal as a strategic AI and Supply Chain transformation partner.
Consulting-led Solutioning & Deal Leadership
Lead executive discovery workshops to understand business priorities, operational pain points, and strategic transformation goals.
Translate complex supply chain challenges into AI-enabled business solutions with measurable business outcomes.
Develop executive business cases, value hypotheses, transformation roadmaps, and ROI assessments.
Lead solution envisioning sessions, executive presentations, and consulting proposals.
Collaborate with Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to design practical, scalable AI-enabled solutions.
Support commercial negotiations, Statements of Work (SOWs), and consulting proposals through successful closure.
Commercial Strategy & Practice Growth
Shape commercial models for consulting engagements, strategic assessments, AI pilots, enterprise transformation programs, and managed services.
Identify opportunities to expand consulting relationships through advisory services, AI strategy, and supply chain transformation roadmaps.
Work closely with Practice, Delivery, and Finance teams to develop scalable consulting offerings and reusable solution assets.
Contribute to industry thought leadership, GTM strategies, conference presentations, and client workshops that strengthen Fractal's Supply Chain Consulting practice.
Supply Chain Innovation & Capability Development
Identify recurring supply chain challenges that can be addressed through reusable consulting methodologies, AI accelerators, and industry-specific solution frameworks.
Stay current with emerging trends across AI, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Digital Supply Chains, Autonomous Planning, and Agentic AI.
Capture market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to continuously evolve Fractal's consulting capabilities.
Mentor consulting teams on supply chain best practices, transformation methodologies, and executive advisory skills.
Contribute to building repeatable consulting playbooks, domain accelerators, and AI-enabled solution frameworks.
Qualifications & Experience:
12–15 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's/master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. MBA from a reputed institution is preferred.
Deep expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain transformation, with experience across planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory optimization, logistics, warehousing, and customer fulfillment.
Proven experience leading large-scale consulting and business transformation engagements for Fortune 500/Global 2000 clients, preferably in Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Life Sciences, or Industrial sectors.
Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, Advanced Analytics, Optimization, and Digital Supply Chain capabilities, with the ability to translate business challenges into AI-enabled transformation opportunities.
Demonstrated success in executive consulting, business development, and solution shaping, including leading discovery workshops, developing transformation roadmaps, business cases, and executive presentations.
Ability to engage and influence senior executives, including Chief Supply Chain Officers, COOs, Chief Procurement Officers, Manufacturing Leaders, and Digital Transformation executives.
Strong commercial acumen with experience contributing to proposals, RFP responses, consulting sales, and strategic account growth.
Exceptional analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex business challenges into actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated thought leadership through industry forums, client workshops, whitepapers, or consulting assets, with a passion for driving innovation in Supply Chain transformation.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional consulting teams, mentor junior consultants, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience with leading consulting firms (Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, IBM Consulting, Capgemini Invent, Infosys Consulting, Cognizant Consulting, etc.) or leading Supply Chain transformation organizations.
Experience with enterprise Supply Chain platforms such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, Blue Yonder, Oracle SCM, Manhattan, Coupa, or similar solutions is highly desirable.
Experience delivering AI-enabled transformation programs or intelligent supply chain initiatives is preferred.
What Success Looks Like:
Become a trusted advisor to senior Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, and Digital Transformation executives.
Successfully originate and grow strategic AI consulting and supply chain transformation engagements.
Influence enterprise transformation strategies across planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, inventory, and fulfillment functions.
Deliver measurable business outcomes through AI-enabled supply chain transformation programs.
Build long-term executive relationships that lead to sustained consulting growth.
Develop reusable consulting methodologies, AI accelerators, and industry playbooks that improve delivery quality and speed-to-value.
Strengthen Fractal's reputation as a leading AI-driven Supply Chain Transformation consulting partner.
Leave every client engagement stronger than you found it not only by solving today's business problem, but by creating reusable capabilities that accelerate future transformation initiatives.
Pay:
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Up to $235,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.
Benefits:
As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take the time needed for either sick time or vacation.
Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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