Manager, Supply Chain & Operations

Overview

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Manager, Supply Chain and Operations, UK

It is difficult to recall when supply chain and operations has been more at the forefront of organisations’ strategic priorities, working collaboratively with some of the world’s leading organisations as supply chains are recalibrated to address unprecedented global uncertainty, volatility and risk. Be it in the public sector as governments build new supply chains to respond to the changing needs of citizens, or in the private sector as national and international markets face unparalleled disruption.

The opportunity

Take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working collaboratively with some of the most significant organisations in the world as they seek to optimise and transform their supply chain, operations, net zero and commercial and procurement operations. Leverage and expand your experience in 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. Deepen 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 Block Chain;

and other leading technologies.

We value curious thinkers who have the courage to lead, great communicators who don’t take themselves too seriously, flexible collaborators who build relationships based on doing the right thing, and innovative problem-solvers who use their experience to ultimately find a better way.

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 Manager, you’ll balance internal and external responsibilities, comprising client, business development support, operational, team and personal development.

Focus on our clients

• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in at least one area of supply chain i.e., operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing etc
• Be adept at problem-solving with clients and project teams, leveraging your skills to help manage projects to completion
• Develop experience and relationships across several clients over time, often as part of a team from different parts of EY’s world, whilst being able to maintain focus on current project delivery

Develop 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 expertise to bear

Drive operational excellence

• Support successful delivery of projects and work streams as forecast to time and budget
• Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities and deliverables within your remit

Develop our people

• Manage and nurture those who work with you and undertake career counselling responsibilities
• Increasingly become an inclusive leader capable of forming diverse high performing teams that are enjoyable to be part of and help our consultant and client teams to develop and realise their potential

Typically, Managers bring practical experience from either a Big4 or Consultancy where you have developed your technical and management experience. Your experience will be valued across several sectors, with a key focus on Consumer Products & Retail and Manufacturing. Our Managers are required to possess good experience in at…