Solution Delivery Specialist

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Who Youll Work With
You will be a part of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain team (MSC-X), the analytics wing of McKinsey & Companys MSC practice, and will work directly with Indian client project teams on supply chain and integrated business planning related issues of McKinsey’s clients from various industry verticals. 
You will focus on three main aspects amongst others: E2E supply chain planning (S&OP/IBP) quick & deep dive diagnostics with analytics, supply process design, and planning transformations & implementations. Next to McKinsey you will be working with our collaboration companies/software vendors of advanced planning solutions. 
You will be working hands on with clients in need of supply chain solutions across different industries and geographical regions. This is a chance for you to come and be part of the future of integrated business planning.
You will be based in Gurugram or Chennai and will travel frequently to serve clients onsite.
What Youll Do
You will spend a significant part (>70-80%) of your time working with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain (MSC-X) practice and consulting teams in McKinsey to design and implement advanced digital supply planning solutions and demonstrate thorough solution of industry best practices, business process, Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) technical architecture and value proposition.
You will participate in the complete lifecycle of a project from design to delivery of APS solutions to customers across industries and geographies and gather understanding of our customer’s requirements by participating in workshops with functional and business owners of the processes and documenting it.
As part of your role, you will work closely with architects to develop clear functional and technical design and document data requirements and build complex datasets, as well as configure the APS platform based on the blueprint laid out during design to solve deep operations/supply chain problems. You will also create and execute workflow and data analytics test-cases and document issues and track progress of issue resolution.
You will be in the lead of the more junior system configurators (delivery analysts), taking care of day-to-day support, and review quality of work. You will also play a lead role towards clients.
You will play the role of a support in the Super User and End User training, for a global user base, actively helping to improve internal processes and product features based on customer feedback by interfacing with the development and operations teams qualifications.
Qualifications
  • Post-graduate degree in operations management, statistics, or industrial engineering, with a strong quantitative underpinning
  • 5+ years of overall experience; with implementing planning applications like Kinaxis / Blue Yonder / E2Open / OMP / Anaplan / Riverlogic / AIMMS etc. is a must, either demand planning or supply planning focused
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  • Extensive years of experience on working with clients, translating business requirements to technical features and integration accordingly
  • Experience in leading a technical team on solution delivery
  • Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts including Distribution Planning, Master Planning, S&OP, Heuristic/Optimization based supply chain solvers
  • Statistical, Optimization and Simulation skills through software tools and packages like R, SAS, CPLEX or similar is desirable
  • Understand concepts of history cleansing, customer segmentation, statistical forecast algorithms and their uses, forecast errors, consensus planning and S&OP process (for demand planning)
  • Knowledge and training in databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills one or more languages like SQL, MDX, T-SQL or similar is desirable
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint for analysis and presentation
  • Strong ability to lead by example and demonstrate proficiency in both product and domain
  • Patient listener with the ability to clearly articulate your view point to manage and deliver to customer expectations, even under pressure
  • Ability to analyze and process large amounts of data and complement it with intuition to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks is key

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About Company

McKinsey & Company India Careers 2025 – Overview

McKinsey & Company, founded in 1926 by James O. McKinsey, is a New York City‑based global management consulting firm that advises leading businesses, governments, and institutions across the private, public, and social sectors.

With offices in 65+ countries and a team of ~45,000 professionals worldwide, McKinsey delivers expertise in strategy, operations, technology, digital transformation, sustainability, and AI‑driven innovation.

In India, McKinsey operates from hubs in Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, employing ~1,150–1,200 consultants and specialists. The firm is known for its rigorous problem‑solving approach, deep industry knowledge, and ability to deliver measurable impact for clients.

Business Model

McKinsey operates as a project‑based B2B professional services firm, generating revenue through high‑value strategic and operational consulting engagements.

Its model blends:

  • Top‑tier problem‑solving frameworks with deep industry expertise
  • Global knowledge networks with local market insights
  • Long‑term client relationships built on trust and measurable results

Strategic priorities for McKinsey India include:

  • Expanding digital, analytics, and AI capabilities
  • Growing sustainability and climate transition advisory
  • Strengthening implementation and transformation services alongside strategy
  • Investing in talent development and diversity initiatives

Recent Wins & Recognition

  • Advised a leading Indian conglomerate on a multi‑billion‑dollar renewable energy transition strategy (https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/electric-power-and-natural-gas/our-insights).
  • Partnered with a major Indian bank to implement AI‑driven credit risk modelling (https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/risk-and-resilience/our-insights).
  • Published the India’s Turning Point 2025 report outlining pathways to $10 trillion GDP by 2035 (https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/asia-pacific/indias-turning-point).
  • Recognised among Top 10 Most Prestigious Consulting Firms Globally in Vault’s 2025 rankings (https://firsthand.co/best-companies-to-work-for/consulting).

Culture & Values

McKinsey’s culture is anchored in its Obligation to Dissent, Client First mindset, and commitment to professional development.

Core values include:

  • Adhere to the highest professional standards
  • Improve clients’ performance significantly
  • Create an unrivaled environment for exceptional people

The firm promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, offers global staffing opportunities, and invests heavily in continuous learning through McKinsey Academy and leadership programs.


Client‑Facing Practices

Strategy & Corporate Finance

What it is – Core strategic advisory for CEOs and boards. India work includes:

  • Corporate Strategy – Growth, portfolio, and market entry strategies.
  • M&A Advisory – Deal strategy, due diligence, and integration.
  • Performance Transformation – Large‑scale cost and growth programs.

Operations

What it is – End‑to‑end operational excellence. India work includes:

  • Manufacturing & Supply Chain – Lean operations, procurement, logistics.
  • Product Development – Innovation and time‑to‑market acceleration.
  • Capital Projects & Infrastructure – Planning and execution excellence.

Digital & Analytics (McKinsey Digital)

What it is – Technology‑driven transformation. India work includes:

  • Digital Strategy – Roadmaps for digital transformation.
  • Advanced Analytics – AI/ML solutions for business impact.
  • Cybersecurity – Risk assessment and resilience building.

Sustainability & ESG

What it is – Helping clients transition to net‑zero and sustainable operations. India work includes:

  • Climate Strategy – Decarbonisation pathways.
  • Circular Economy – Waste reduction and resource efficiency.
  • ESG Reporting & Compliance – Framework design and assurance support.

People & Organizational Performance

What it is – Talent, leadership, and culture transformation. India work includes:

  • Leadership Development – Coaching and succession planning.
  • Organisational Design – Structure and governance optimisation.
  • Change Management – Driving adoption of transformation initiatives.


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