Robert Walters have been assigned by a market leading management consultancy to recruit a Director of Supply Chain Consultancy to support and lead the business through an exciting journey of growth. As the remit is Nationwide, the location of the role can be flexible.
As the Director of the Supply Chain Consultancy business, you will work with a team of world class specialists in designing, developing and operating supply chains across multiple sectors. You will deliver supply chain solutions linked to a lean approach and create sustainable improvement outcomes. You will drive growth opportunities through your personal credibility and utilising the credibility of the group, through customer development. You will also be involved in solution modelling for prospective opportunities, bidding and presenting workable offers to prospective customers, and will manage / support the delivery of specific project deliverables at sites and / or clients assigned, developing strong relationships with key client management at operational and senior levels.
The team has significant data science and analytics experience with capabilities across data modelling, forecasting, scenario planning and practical transformation programmes to ensure supply chains operate optimally and sustainably and with an enduring focus on customer experience.
The ideal candidate for the Logistics Consultant role will have the following skills and experience:
Experience in leading Supply Chain roles with a clear emphasis on Lean Operational Development
Significant sales experience in a consultancy environment
Used to developing supply chain solutions and propositions
Social media presence - a thought leader who embraces social media to promote services, develop relationships, and showcase your credibility
Able to travel anywhere within the UK as required
Significant experience / competency in at least three of the following; Lean, Six Sigma, Sales and Operations Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Management, Direct Purchasing, Demand & Supply Forecasting, Change Management and Operational Excellence methodologies
Strong project management skills
Client relationship management skills - with the ability to positively challenge
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills - confidence and credibility
Excellent team-working, people management and leadership skills
Works under pressure and on own initiative with a flexible approach
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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