Business Value Optimization, Consultant (Onsite - El Plano TX)
Plano, TX / Dallas, Texas
Delivery – Analytics /
Full-time /
On-site
About Hakkoda
Hakkoda, an IBM Company, is a modern data consultancy that empowers data driven organizations to realize the full value of the Snowflake Data Cloud. We provide consulting and managed services in data architecture, data engineering, analytics and data science. We are renowned for bringing our clients deep expertise, being easy to work with, and being an amazing place to work! We are looking for curious and creative individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where everyone’s input and efforts are valued. We hire outstanding individuals and give them the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere that values learning, growth, and hard work. Our team is distributed across North America, Latin America, India and Europe. If you have the desire to be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly-growing Snowflake consulting services company, and if you are passionate about making a difference in this world, we would love to talk to you!.
Important: This is an onsite role based in El Plano, Texas.
Only candidates who are currently located in or willing to relocate to El Plano and work onsite will be considered for this position.
What We’re Looking For:
Are you passionate about uncovering opportunities to drive measurable business impact? At Hakkoda, we are seeking a Business Value Optimization (BVO) Consultant with a strong background in Supply Chain operations and strategy. This role is ideal for a problem-solver who thrives in translating complex business challenges into actionable insights and digital solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and unlock value across their supply chain operations. You will work at the intersection of business analysis, digital transformation, and data strategy—focusing on delivering outcomes, not just outputs.
What You Will Get to Do:
In this role, you will collaborate with supply chain leaders, data professionals, and technology teams to define and deliver high-impact initiatives. You will help clients improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, and resilience through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. From demand planning to logistics optimization, you will analyze current processes, uncover pain points, define success metrics, and co-create scalable solutions that align with business goals. You will also support go-to-market initiatives by providing thought leadership in supply chain trends and helping our sales and delivery teams position the BVO value proposition effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize business opportunities focused on Supply Chain value streams (e.g., procurement, inventory management, transportation, fulfillment).
- Lead workshops to elicit business goals, map current-state supply chain processes, and define future-state solutions.
- Quantify business value opportunities through cost-benefit analysis, ROI modeling, and performance benchmarking.
- Develop business cases and digital transformation roadmaps for supply chain modernization.
- Translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and high-quality user stories.
- Act as a strategic partner to both client and internal teams, guiding solution design and execution through a value-first lens.
- Lead and mentor other analysts or consultants, ensuring consistent delivery quality.
- Contribute to agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos.
- Support end-to-end implementation activities including testing, user adoption, and change management.
- Support pre-sales and business development activities by delivering insights, proposals, and presentations.
- Keep abreast of supply chain trends, technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Sigma, predictive analytics), and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in business analysis, management consulting, or supply chain transformation.
- Demonstrated experience with supply chain operations, tools, and KPIs.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions.
- Experience in Agile delivery frameworks and working in cross-functional squads.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with tools like Confluence, Jira, Miro, Visio, SQL, Tableau, Sigma, etc.
- Ability to lead value discovery sessions and influence stakeholders across all levels.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business, operations, or a related field is a plus.
- Self-starter with a growth mindset and strong business acumen.
- Fluent in English.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Life Insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible PTO Options.
- Company Bonus Program.
- Work from home benefits.
- Technical training and certifications.
- Robust learning and development opportunities
- Trip to Costa Rica.
Hakkoda is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our teams. A diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve clients and enriches our culture. We encourage candidates of all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and experiences to apply, creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and thrive.
Ready to take your career to the next level? 🚀 💻 Apply today👇 and join a team that’s shaping the future!!
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