The consultant will play a key role in the strategic realignment of painting processes and equipment at our client in the automotive sector, with the goal of increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Tasks include market analysis, evaluation of suppliers and investment options, as well as the development and implementation of an integrated painting strategy. Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is required to ensure a coherent alignment and implementation of the strategy.
- Conduct detailed market analyses to evaluate current and potential paint shops in Europe, including an assessment of suppliers and their capabilities.
- Review existing contracts and financial terms between the client company and its partners to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop a comprehensive painting strategy considering all relevant scenarios such as new investments, capacity expansions and supplier qualification.
- Create a decision matrix for the painting strategy that evaluates different scenarios based on investment size, capacity utilization and quality impacts.
- Prepare strategy presentations and decision papers to align and communicate the chosen painting strategy internally.
- Plan and coordinate project schedules, including defining next steps and actions for strategy implementation.
- Draft a final report summarizing the findings and providing recommendations to senior management.