Hiring for Managing Consultant - Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

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Managing Consultant – Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Looking for a workplace where you can realize your full potential, be recognized for your impact, and collaborate with great peers

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Role Overview

We are looking for a Managing Consultant – CPG to lead complex consulting and transformation engagements within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. This is a client-facing leadership role requiring strong domain expertise, engagement management, and delivery excellence.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders (Director to VP level) and drive high-impact initiatives across supply chain, revenue growth, digital commerce, and consumer analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end consulting engagements, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and risks
• Act as the primary client interface for project sponsors and stakeholders
• Drive planning, execution, and coordination across global teams
• Ensure delivery quality through governance and milestone tracking
• Own financials including forecasting, utilization, and margin management
• Deliver measurable business outcomes aligned to KPIs

Domain Expertise & Solution Design

• Apply deep CPG industry knowledge across value chains
• Contribute to solution design for business and technology challenges
• Work across key areas such as:
• Supply Chain Planning & Execution (S&OP, IBP, logistics)
• Revenue Growth Management (pricing, trade promotions)
• Digital Commerce & D2C strategies
• Consumer Data & Analytics (CDP, segmentation, insights)
• Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
• Enterprise platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, Cloud)

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 8–14 years of experience, with at least 5 years in CPG
• 3+ years in consulting or engagement leadership roles
• Proven track record managing large transformation programs ($5M–$25M)
• Hands-on experience in at least two key CPG functional areas

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills
• Expertise in program delivery, risk management, and financial tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to handle cross-functional and global teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
• Relevant certifications (PMP, APICS, SAFe, Cloud, Six Sigma) are a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a CPG organization
• Exposure to CPG sub-sectors (FMCG, personal care, food & beverage, etc.)
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI
• Global delivery experience

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery
• Client satisfaction (CSAT/NPS)
• Team utilization and productivity
• Contribution to business development
• Knowledge sharing and team mentoring

Location & Travel

• Flexible location across major offices
• Travel: 40–60%

About the CPG Practice

Our CPG practice partners with the world's leading consumer goods companies to navigate an era of unprecedented disruption , evolving consumer expectations, channel fragmentation, supply chain volatility, and the imperative to grow sustainably. We combine deep industry expertise with world-class technology and consulting capabilities to help CPG organizations unlock growth, optimize operations, and build resilient, future-ready enterprises.

We are looking for a driven, client-focused leader who is passionate about the CPG industry, thrives in delivery environments, and is eager to grow into a senior practice leadership role while making a tangible impact on our clients most critical business challenges.

Advantage Zensar

We are a digital solutions and technology services company that partners with global organizations across industries to achieve digital transformation. With a strong track record of innovation, investment in digital solutions, and commitment to client success, at Zensar, you can help clients achieve new thresholds of performance. A subsidiary of RPG Group, Zensar has its HQ in India, and offices across the world, including Mexico, South Africa, UK and USA.

Zensar is all about celebrating individuality, creativity, innovation, and flexibility. We hire based on values, talent, and the potential necessary to fill a given job profile, irrespective of nationality, sexuality, race, color, and creed. We also put in policies to empower this assorted talent pool with the right environment for growth.

At Zensar, you Grow, Own, Achieve, Learn.

Learn more about our culture: https://www.zensar.com/careers/who-we-are

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