Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations - Planning Transformation, Senior Consultant

Business Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations, Planning Transformation - Senior Consultant

General Information

Location: Ireland 

Available for Visa Sponsorship: YES

Business Area: Supply Chain & Operations

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

Within EY's SC&O Practice sits our Supply Chain Planning Transformation team. The focus of this Teams work is delivering client engagements that enable their clients to maximise business value through the optimisation of the Demand / Supply relationship in order that it delivers the most cost & cash effective supply chain with best on class customer service performance. In addition to delivery on client engagements, as a senior consultant you will build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers.

You will support complex programmes and develop expertise in the area of Planning Transformation. You will develop innovative commercial insights for clients and adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs.

In EY, we are looking to expand and develop our Supply Chain & Operations Consulting practice to meet market demand in a number of areas:
 

• Planning Transformation
• Development of Supply Chain Strategy and Operating Models
• Supply Chain Process Optimisation and Performance Improvement
• Sustainable Supply Chain Development

Your key responsibilities

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed choices. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping our clients to solve their toughest Supply Chain & Operations problems.

As a Senior Consultant in Supply Chain & Operations, you will:

• Have a track record of supporting supply chain work in the marketplace, underpinned with a strong, trusted network
• Have experience in working as part of a team of cross-functional experts of different levels
• Demonstrate strong technical capabilities and professional knowledge in your functional area of Supply Chain.
• Demonstrate ability to quickly learn new processes and uncover new offerings that may assist current customer base.
• Tactical and process oriented problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Build relationships with client personnel and deliver quality client services.

• Experience in using digital technology to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Maintain a learning & development program to continually develop personal skills.
• Act as a role model for EY values, integrity and professional ethics.

Success and attributes for success

• Hold a third level qualification, preferably in supply chain, engineering or business or equivalent.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in a supply chain environment, with special emphasis on supply chain planning, Inventory planning and/or Supply Chain transformation projects
• Have deep knowledge in one, or more, of the specific areas of expertise: supply chain planning, Supply Chain operating model design, process optimization and process improvement and end-to-end supply chain management.
• Be exceptionally motivated to bring your expertise, focusing on Supply Chain Planning to help our clients fundamentally improve their operations.
• Be a forward thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge.
• Exhibit strong stakeholder management and communication experience.
• Having prior consulting experience would be of benefit.

What we look for

An individual with drive and focus who enjoys delivering a high-quality service for our clients. You are a talented and committed individual at Senior Consultant level who is interested in joining our team. You are passionate about helping clients solve their toughest transformation/ strategic problems and experienced in delivering insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

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 whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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