Job Description

– Cost Optimization Consultant
Location:

Pune
Duration:

12 Months Contractual
Joining:

Immediate / Within 10–15 Days

About the Role
We are supporting a

leading consulting firm

in hiring for a

Cost Optimization Consultant

for an ongoing transformation engagement with a leading

automotive client . The consultant will work closely with consulting teams and client stakeholders to drive

cost reduction, operational efficiency, and savings realization initiatives

across manufacturing and business operations.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct

cost analysis, benchmarking, and spend assessments
Identify

cost-saving and productivity improvement opportunities
Support

zero-based cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives
Track

cost-saving projects, savings realization, and implementation progress
Prepare

dashboards, governance reports, and stakeholder updates
Coordinate with

cross-functional teams, plant operations, procurement, finance, and transformation workstreams
Monitor

risks, dependencies, timelines, and deliverables

to ensure successful execution

Required Experience
5–10 years





of experience in

cost optimization, cost reduction, operational excellence, manufacturing consulting, or transformation projects
Experience in

automotive, auto components, manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, procurement, or plant cost management

is preferred
Strong understanding of

cost drivers, productivity metrics, efficiency improvement frameworks, and savings tracking
Ability to work in a

quick-paced consulting and transformation environment

with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Skills
Cost Saving Initiatives
Zero-Based Costing / Cost Cutting
Manufacturing Cost Optimization
Lean / Six Sigma / Operational Excellence
Project Governance & Reporting
Advanced Excel / PowerPoint / Dashboard Reporting

This role offers an opportunity to work on a

large-scale automotive transformation programme

focused on

cost efficiency, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance improvement

in collaboration with consulting teams and senior automotive stakeholders.

📌 Cost Optimization Consultant (Mumbai)
🏢 Confidential
📍 Mumbai