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Assistant Director (Senior Manager) (Operational Strategy) – Supply Chain (Corporate & Deal Focus), Strategy and Execution: EY-Parthenon

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At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real‑world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI‑powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results‑oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges.

A core pillar of our offering is Supply Chain Strategy, spanning both corporate transformation and transaction contexts.

• Corporate end‑to‑end supply chain strategy covering footprint, cost‑to‑serve, network, logistics and core operations (including manufacturing engineering and product development operations), with resilience and sustainability considerations
• Deal supply chain value creation, covering carve‑outs, separations and integrations
• Cost optimisation supply chain and operations

Our teams work closely with executive leadership across sectors to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure sustainable growth.

As an Assistant Director you'll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and implementing strategic transformations, with a particular focus on supply chain‑led value creation in both corporate and deal environments. You will be expected to lead project delivery teams, working with senior client stakeholders within tight time frames for some of EY’s most demanding clients.

As a consultant you’ll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for value creation. Given the client‑facing nature of the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively engage with clients and pragmatically address their needs, including the production of clear, concise, executive‑ready reports and recommendations.

You will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence, owning supply chain and procurement work streams end‑to‑end and translating operational insights into clear financial outcomes (EBITDA, cash, CAPEX, risk).

We expect Assistant Directors to play a leading role in new business development efforts by supporting on pitches/pursuits and preparing compelling go‑to‑market collateral.

You will also help shape the Supply Chain value proposition within Operational Strategy, contributing to thought leadership and practice growth.

We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. As an important member of a small and growing team, you would be expected to take a leading role in practical efforts to grow the practice, and in the coaching and counselling of junior team members to help them develop.

• Project Delivery – Lead project delivery teams driving to drive transformational change at pace, manage project teams, and oversee engagement management (e.g., project commercials and risk management) with direct ownership of supply chain‑related work streams or projects (size / complexity dependant)
• Financial Analysis – Excellent financial analysis skills required, including overseeing/reviewing analysis of other team members with the ability to link operational drivers to P&L, cash and balance sheet impacts
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a…