6-15 years of work experience in continuous process, manufacturing industry or Technical Consultancy services in implementing Cost reduction projects in materials, operational costs, shop-floor improvements, capacity improvements, establishing costing systems, performance measurement, etc.

• ICWAI (55%) or BE / B Tech in Mechanical (Preferred) (Minimum 70% score at all levels essential)
• Flair for Cost accounting / cost reduction and cost management strategies
• Demonstrated capability in leading a team & working as a useful team resource
• Ability to analyze & identify improvement opportunities during Cost Management consultancy
• 60% Professional exposure & experience in Cost Management

The position requires excellent written and oral abilities to:

• Write technical and non-technical reports
• Maintain relationships with clients
• Good presentation skills
• Write technical proposals

• Willingness to travel & work at different work environments
• Self-motivated and able to work in teams
• Strong analytical skills and strategic management skills
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Provide high level client service and direction
• Interest to succeed in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment

This profile involves travel of about 10-12 days / month.

Increase in global competition has resulted in Cost Management becoming a mantra in many Indian companies. In order to offer the final customer a value-based product at a lesser cost, and thereby gain competitive advantage, it is essential that cost management addresses not just individual activity or cost centres but the entire value chain.

With this background, the Confederation of Indian Industry has established the Total Cost Management Division to offer a gamut of cost management services with total solution and facilitate implementation.