Associate Consultant - Supply Chain [Freshers]

About the company

Why We Built Lyric: Supply chains are more critical and complex than ever. Every day, large enterprises navigate trillions of possible decisions, requiring powerful algorithms—AI—to optimize their supply chain operations. Yet, most organizations struggle to leverage supply chain AI at scale. Traditional solutions present two flawed choices:

1. Buying off-the-shelf point solutions, which are rigid and limited in scope.

2. Building AI capabilities in-house, which demands immense investment and expertise.

That is—until now. (Cue dramatic music.)

Enter Lyric: Lyric is an enterprise AI platform built specifically for supply chains, offering the best of both worlds when companies weigh the decision to buy or build:

• Out-of-the-box AI solutions for optimizing networks, allocating inventory, scheduling routes, planning fulfillment capacity, promising orders, propagating demand, building predictions, analyzing scenarios, and more. (Buy)

• A platform-first approach that empowers both business and technical users with end-to-end composability—leveraging no-code tools, their own code, or even forking our code to build and refine decision intelligence. (Build)

With Lyric, enterprises no longer have to choose between flexibility and speed—they get both.

The Mission: We’re building a new era in supply chain with the team best equipped to lead it. With over 20 years at the intersection of supply chain and algorithms, we developed a deep conviction that global supply chains needed something like Lyric. Since our inception in December 2021, that conviction has been validated time and time again.

Today, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies—including Smurfit WestRock, Estée Lauder, Coca-Cola, Nike, and more—are innovating on their own terms with Lyric. After an incredible 2024, we expect 2025 to be an even bigger rocket ship, and we can’t wait to see what our customers—both current and future—are empowered to build with us next.

[This Job Role is specifically for graduates from SIOM, IIM-Mumbai [NITIE], IIT - Madras DOMS, IIT - Delhi] If you from any other institute, please consider applying using our other Job Role with a similar title :)
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and analyzing supply chain models to optimize network design, inventory, and transportation strategies.

• Support projects involving demand and supply planning, warehouse location optimization, and cost-to-serve analysis.

• Use tools such as Excel, Python, or specialized supply chain software (e.g., Llamasoft, Blue Yonder, Anaplan) to simulate and analyze supply chain scenarios.

• Work closely with clients to gather data, validate inputs, and create actionable insights for supply chain decisions.

• Develop and deliver reports, dashboards, and presentations highlighting key findings and recommendations.

• Research and apply best practices in supply chain modeling, planning, and optimization to project tasks.

• Support process mapping, scenario analysis, and implementation planning for network design changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, with knowledge of advanced functions and data analysis techniques.

• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts such as network design, inventory planning, and demand forecasting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Eagerness to learn supply chain modeling tools and optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or coursework in linear programming, optimization, or simulation modeling.

• Familiarity with supply chain software like Llamasoft (Supply Chain Guru), AnyLogic, Blue Yonder, or similar tools is a plus.

• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

• Exposure to data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

• Certifications such as APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma Green Belt, or related credentials will be an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Structured training in supply chain modeling, network optimization, and planning tools.

• Hands-on exposure to real-world supply chain challenges across diverse industries.

• Mentorship from experienced professionals to accelerate your learning and career growth.

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for innovation.