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Manager, Supply Chain and Operations, UK
Supply chain and operations is more at the forefront of organisations’ strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with world leading organisations as supply chains are recalibrated to address unprecedented global uncertainty, volatility and risk. Be it in the public sector as governments build new supply chains to respond to the changing needs of citizens, or in the private sector as national and international markets face unparalleled disruption.
The opportunity
Take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working collaboratively with some of the most significant organisations in the world as they seek to optimise and transform their supply chain, operations, net zero and commercial and procurement operations. Leverage and expand your experience in innovation to be at the forefront of shaping leading practices. Develop and impart your experience on those you work with to help create the next generation of leaders.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Manager, you’ll balance internal and external responsibilities, comprising client, business development support, operational, team and personal development.
* Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in at least one area of supply chain (operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing etc).
* Be adept at problem solving with clients and project teams, leveraging your skills to help manage projects to completion.
* Develop experience and relationships across several clients over time, often as part of a team from different parts of EY’s world, whilst being able to maintain focus on current project delivery.
* 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 our internal sector and account field of play teams to develop your network, bringing our expertise to bear.
* Support successful delivery of projects and workstreams as forecast to time and budget.
* Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities and deliverables within your remit.
* Manage and nurture those who work with you and undertake career counselling responsibilities.
* Increasingly become an inclusive leader capable of forming diverse high performing teams that are enjoyable to be part of and help our consultant and client teams to develop and realise their potential.
Your Experience
Typically, Managers bring practical experience from either a professional services or industry background where you have developed your technical and management experience. Your experience will be valued across several sectors, with a key focus on Consumer Products & Retail, Energy & Resources, Government & Infrastructure, Health & Life Sciences, and Telecommunication, Media & Entertainment. Our Managers are required to possess good experience in at least one of the following technical skills:
* Supply Chain Transformation – experience working on multiple transformation projects with considerable scope and scale.
* Digital Supply Chain / Supply Chain Technology – implementing next‑generation supply chain technologies such as RPA, cognitive automation and AI.
* Supply Chain Planning – demand and supply planning, S&OP, segmentation strategy, inventory optimisation and/or production scheduling.
* Commercial & Procurement – strategy, operating model, category management, strategic sourcing or contract management, with experience of procurement technology (e.g., SAP Ariba).
* Operating Model Transformation – E2E operating model strategy and vision, design, transformation and implementation.
* Supply Chain Strategy – operating model design, segmentation strategy and inventory optimisation.
Qualifications
Many of our Managers have professional body membership or qualifications such as CIPS, IACCM or equivalent. If you feel that you have additive skills, please apply.
What We Offer
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We offer competitive remuneration and a comprehensive Total Rewards package covering holidays, health, well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts. In addition:
* Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Success as defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
* Transformative leadership: insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Apply now.
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 entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy.
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