Functional Supply Chain Consultant
PwC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- help clients optimise all elements of their operations, to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantage
- target planning, procurement, manufacturing operations, and logistics processes to drive both growth and profitability
- work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution
- initiate and develop new ideas to take to clients
Requirements
- extensive experience in a global supply chain environment gained from Consumer, Retail or Industrial Products sectors
- Extensive experience of end-to-end supply chain processes across planning, logistics and manufacturing
- Good understanding of process integration points between planning and execution and distribution
- Experience of managing supply chain technology transformations, whether as a consultant or in industry
- Experience of managing others and taking functional lead roles on projects
- Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and report writing skills
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop data-driven insights and recommendations
- Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering significant cost out across the end-to-end value chain
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies, such as ERP systems, data analytics software, and source to pay solutions
- Ability to travel as required to meet and work on clients location throughout UK
Benefits
- empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site
- private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
- six volunteering days a year and much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
supply chain processeslogisticsmanufacturingprocess integrationsupply chain technology transformationsdata-driven insightscost reductionreport writingdata analytics
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing stakeholdersteam collaborationleadershipinitiative