Senior Consultant/Manager, Business Consulting - Supply Chain Analytics and Business Process expert

The opportunity

Our Consulting business offers a broad range of functional and cross-country services dedicated to providing high-value and trusted advice to clients.

As a Senior Consultant/Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving transformative initiatives for our clients across various industries. Leveraging your expertise in supply chain analytics and business process optimization, you will lead engagements aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing supply chain performance, and driving strategic decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and opportunities. Lead discussions to identify areas for improvement within their supply chain processes and develop tailored solutions to address their needs.
• Utilize advanced analytics techniques to analyze large datasets and extract actionable insights. Develop predictive models, forecasting algorithms, and optimization strategies to improve demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain planning processes.
• Assess current supply chain processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation. Lead process reengineering efforts to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance overall operational performance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and digital solutions to support supply chain transformation initiatives. Collaborate with technology teams to implement and integrate analytics tools, ERP systems, and other software solutions to drive operational excellence.
• Lead and manage consulting engagements from initiation to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients. Provide guidance and support to project teams, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in supply chain management and analytics. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by sharing insights, publishing articles, and participating in industry events and conferences.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within client organizations. Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and thought leadership to support their long-term business objectives.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on supply chain analytics and business process optimization.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex consulting engagements, including supply chain transformation initiatives, process reengineering projects, and analytics-driven solutions.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau).

• Experience with supply chain planning systems, ERP platforms, and advanced analytics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IBM Watson, Alteryx) preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. 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 the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the 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 to help others find theirs.