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Senior consultant, supply chain & operations

Birmingham (West Midlands)
EY
Consultant
Posted: 21 September
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Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Operations – EY

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.


Your opportunity

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, you will work with some of the world’s leading organisations to optimise and transform their supply chain, operations, net zero and commercial and procurement operations.

Leverage and expand your experience in commercial and procurement 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. Develop your leadership and management ability as you work in cross-functional teams across our Consulting, People and Technology practices. Build out your technical and sector knowledge by working alongside our 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, unifies us as a team. 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 i.e., operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing etc.
* Contribute/lead a workstream within a project and be capable of managing 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 our internal sector and account field of play 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 contribution as forecast 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
* Increasingly grow 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.

Senior Consultants are expected to possess experience in at least one of the technical skills below and some exposure across one or multiple others:

* Supply Chain Strategy
o Operating Model design, segmentation strategy and inventory optimisation. Understanding the issues across the end to end supply chain, and potential solutions to improve performance.
* Supply Chain Transformation
o Significant supply chain transformation projects with design, setup and delivery including people, process and technological change.
* Digital Supply Chain
o Next-generation supply chain technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, cognitive automation and AI, Internet-of-Things (IOT), Blockchain and Big Data analytics.
* Supply Chain Analytics
o Developing detailed supply chain analytics to deliver enhanced end to end visibility.
* Supply Chain Planning Functional
o Demand and supply planning, S&OP, segmentation strategy, inventory optimisation and/or production scheduling.
* Supply Chain Planning with Technology
o Knowledge of technologies such as OMP, Kinaxis, o9, Aera, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, SAP S/4 HANA.
* Logistics
o Network design and modelling; global customs and trade; warehouse design and optimisation; 3PL/4PL or Control Tower management.
* Manufacturing
o Manufacturing optimisation at plant level or across a manufacturing network.
* Procurement
o Strategic, operational or transactional procurement across the buying lifecycle, including procurement strategy, operating model, category management, strategic sourcing or deployment of procurement data, technology and analytics. Experience deploying SAP Ariba is sought.
* Service and Asset Management Transformation
o Understanding end-to-end asset management lifecycle including service and asset management transformation.


Qualifications

Our Senior Consultants have excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to engage effectively with peers and senior stakeholders. They are proactive and energetic, self-starters, with innovative qualities that enable high quality work to be delivered often in relatively short timeframes. Some may have professional body membership or qualifications (e.g., CIPS, IACCM) or equivalent; apply if you have skills additive to our team.


What We Offer

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to balance client service with personal priorities. Travel to client sites may be required. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including flexibility to choose benefits that suit your needs.

* Continuous learning: You’ll 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: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.

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. Apply now.


Note

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 candidacy. We collect this data to analyse our recruitment process and promote diversity and inclusiveness. Providing this information is optional but encouraged.


About EY

EY | Building a better working world. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence. EY teams work across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions in more than 150 countries.

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