Performance Improvement manager | Scrabble
Posted on November 2, 2023
Job Description
<div>Job Title: Performance Improvement Manager (Private Equity)</div>
<div>Job Description:<br />
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our private equity firm as a<br />
Performance Improvement Consultant. In this role, professional will work closely with<br />
portfolio companies to identify, implement, and drive initiatives that enhance their EBITDA<br />
performance through focus on growth, costs and efficiencies.<br />
Responsibilities:<br />
1. Conducts thorough operational analyses of the portfolio company to identify<br />
areas of inefficiency, process bottlenecks, and potential cost savings. The objective<br />
would be to assess the company's current operations and financial performance to<br />
create a roadmap for improvement.<br />
2. Process Optimization: Streamlining and optimizing business processes is a crucial<br />
aspect of the role. The consultant identifies areas where processes can be improved or<br />
standardized to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.<br />
3. Revenue Growth Strategies: In addition to cost reduction, the consultant may focus<br />
on revenue growth strategies. This involves analysing market trends, identifying new<br />
business opportunities, and helping the company expand its market presence. It also<br />
involves on ground assessment of sales infrastructure, process, people and customer<br />
views to arrive at right initiatives.<br />
4. Data Analysis and Business Intelligence: Strong analytical skills and the ability to<br />
leverage data analysis and business intelligence tools to make data-driven decisions<br />
and uncover valuable insights for process improvement and revenue enhancement.<br />
5. Change Management: Implementing operational improvements often requires<br />
changes in organizational structure and processes. The Operating Consultant supports<br />
the portfolio company's management in effectively managing and communicating<br />
these changes to the employees.<br />
6. Supply Chain Optimization: Identify supply chain inefficiencies, optimize inventory<br />
management, streamline logistics, and enhance supplier relationships to improve<br />
operational effectiveness and reduce costs.<br />
7. Performance Monitoring: Establish robust performance tracking mechanisms to<br />
monitor the impact and effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives,<br />
providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.</div>
<div>Qualifications:<br />
1. Mastor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.<br />
Advanced degree preferred.<br />
2. Prior experience of 3-5 years in management consulting in areas of revenue enhancement,<br />
growth strategy development, sales and marketing excellence, supply chain optimization,<br />
and cost optimization.<br />
3. Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, and<br />
risk mitigation.<br />
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of utilizing data to<br />
drive performance improvements.<br />
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate<br />
with stakeholders at all levels, including portfolio company management teams.<br />
6. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, process optimization methodologies, and project<br />
management tools is highly desirable.<br />
7. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes and maximizing<br />
value creation for portfolio companies.</div>