
Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Competitive Capabilities International
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Amsterdam • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Senior
About the role
- Lead comprehensive assessments of TRACC Best Practices and supply chain maturity
- Conduct diagnostics, risk analysis, gap identification, and value stream evaluations to inform implementation plans
- Translate findings into roadmaps, measurable KPIs, and clear improvement actions
- Able to implement core SC TRACC’s/modular solutions (Accelerate, Rapid Deployment, Loss & Waste, Supply Chain Foundations, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, S&OP, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management)
- Become SME within specific TRACC’s
- Develop, in collaboration with client stakeholders, the key deliverables and key performance measures that will serve to gauge the effectiveness of TRACC implementation and fulfillment of customer objectives
- Gathering and tracking information of key account metrics, and report on client performance to the Principal
- Conduct effective risk analysis of project implementation and objectives, and propose relevant countermeasures
- Coach and mentor client teams in developing action plans based on TRACC maturity assessments and coach them through execution to achieve measurable improvements, assessing customer needs on an ongoing basis and adapting action plans as required
- Leading project teams of both CCi and client personnel in the implementation of improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Lean tools, etc.) to deliver quick wins for clients
- Ensure effective deployment of the TRACC methodology—hands-on, structured, and aligned with client objectives
- Leading the implementation of Daily Management Systems (DMS) (Tier structures with routine meetings, visual boards, problem solving)
- Delivering Best Practice related training at operator, middle and senior management levels, with the purpose of building the internal capability of the client to support the TRACC implementation
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, client stakeholders and executive sponsors
- Be aware of both client and CCi objectives and raise any potential risks to clients or escalate client issues to leadership in CCi - Global Supply Chain Director and/or Managing Principal
- Provide insights in client implementation and growth. Use of technical skills and knowledge of TRACC (mid/high level) to diagnose customer’s needs and upsell/prescribe consulting solutions, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel
- Capture and analyze client feedback and transform findings into action plans, collaborate with Solutions to drive client insights and positive change to products
- Contribute to CCI knowledge base by reviewing current CCi material and submitting improvement suggestions and assisting with product development when required
- Stay up to date with TRACC material, continually reading to ensure knowledge is updated
- Pursue continuous professional development in supply chain, lean, and project management disciplines
Requirements
- Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills
- High proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite
- Good administrative skill sets
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
- Expert knowledge in Project Management Tools (MS Project, Visio) is preferred
- Experienced Trainer and Facilitator
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field is required
- MSc/MBA from an accredited University is highly desired
- At least 5 years of experience in consulting and/or Supply Chain operations with Continuous Improvement experience
- Lean Six Sigma experience is beneficial
- Accredited as TRACC Master Trainer and Master Facilitator (Provided by CCi upon hiring)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- Experience with use of structured problem-solving tools with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent Listening skills
- Change Management & Coaching Skills
- Willingness to commit the additional time and effort necessary during periods of heavy workload in order to meet project milestones and implementation deadline
- Strategic Thinker
- Effectively able to deal with different levels within the organization
- Fluent in English
- Dutch speaker required
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- 80% client onsite work
- 20% Remote working from home
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supply chain managementrisk analysisgap identificationvalue stream evaluationLeanDMAICDaily Management Systemsproject managementcontinuous improvementTRACC methodology
Soft skills
presentation skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailcoachingstrategic thinkinglistening skillschange managementinfluencing skillscollaboration
Certifications
TRACC Master TrainerMaster FacilitatorLean Six Sigma