Location: London
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Sep 9, 2025
Requisition ID: 1628245
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Senior Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations, UK
It is difficult to recall when supply chain and operations have been more at the forefront of organisations’ strategic priorities. As supply chains are recalibrated to address unprecedented global uncertainty, volatility and risk, there are opportunities across both the public and private sectors to optimise and transform supply chain, operations, net zero and procurement functions.
The opportunity Take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working with some of the most significant organisations in the world to optimise and transform their supply chain, operations, net zero and procurement operations. Develop and impart your experience to help create the next generation of leaders. Develop your leadership and management ability by working in cross-functional teams across our Consulting, People and Technology practices. Build technical and sector knowledge by working with clients in project teams. Work with cutting-edge technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things (IoT) and Blockchain; as well as leading procurement (Source to Pay) technology.
Your key responsibilities Our clients place considerable trust in us and our advice, and people who are passionate about going above and beyond to improve our working world. This is crucial in enabling us to consistently deliver or exceed on our commitments.
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll balance internal and external responsibilities, comprising client, business development support, operational and personal development.
Focus on our clients
* Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in at least one form of supply chain (e.g., operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing).
* Contribute/lead a workstream within a project and manage activity to complete deliverables within your remit.
* Contribute and be an active member of a core project team, often working with others from different parts of EY’s world.
Support our business
* Contribute to the development of proposals to showcase some of our leading practices.
* Engage the market with thought leadership and public profile, and contribute to enhancing our methodologies.
* Work across internal sector and account field teams to develop your network, bringing our commercial and procurement expertise to bear.
Support operational excellence
* Support successful delivery of projects by managing your work products and contributions to time and budget.
* Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities within your remit.
Personal and people development
* Maintain a personal development program to continually enhance your technical and consulting skills.
* Increase your people leadership experience through leading as part of client and internal teams.
Your experience
Typically, Senior Consultants bring practical experience from either a professional services or industry background where you have developed your commercial and procurement experience. Your Commercial and Procurement experience will be valued across several sectors, with a key focus on Consumer Products & Retail, Energy & Resources, Government & Infrastructure, Health & Life Sciences, Private & National and Telecommunication, Media & Entertainment.
Our Senior Consultants are expected to possess experience in at least one of the technical areas below and exposure across one or multiple others:
* Supply Chain Strategy
* Operating Model design, segmentation strategy and inventory optimization
* Supply Chain Transformation
* Digital Supply Chain including technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, AI, IoT, Blockchain and Big Data analytics
* Supply Chain Analytics
* Supply Chain Planning Functional (demand and supply planning, S&OP, inventory optimization, production scheduling)
* Supply Chain Planning with Technology (knowledge of tools such as OMP, Kinaxis, o9, Aera, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, SAP S/4HANA)
* Logistics
* Manufacturing
* Procurement (strategic, operational or transactional procurement; experience with SAP Ariba is a plus)
* Service and Asset Management Transformation
Qualifications
Our Senior Consultants have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can engage effectively with peers and senior stakeholders. They are proactive and energetic, self-starters, with innovative qualities that enable high-quality work in relatively short timeframes. Some may have professional body membership or qualifications e.g. CIPS or IACCM. If you have skills you believe would add to our team, please apply.
What we offer
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career. Our flexible working arrangements can help you achieve a lifestyle balance, though client-facing professionals may travel regularly and be based at client sites.
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
* Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Success as defined by you: We’ll provide tools and flexibility for you to make a meaningful impact, your way.
* Transformative leadership: We’ll give you insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
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Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to analyse our recruitment process and promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information.
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