Key Responsibilities
- Supply chain strategy;
- Demand planning and supply planning;
- Sales & operations planning (S&OP);
- Production and distribution network optimization;
- Management of inventory and other supply chain assets;
- Supply chain integrity and traceability;
- Distributor and third party logistics (3PL) contract management;
- Manufacturing efficiency and flexibility improvement (Lean);
- Strategic sourcing and procurement;
- Product value engineering;
- Costs-to-serve modeling and alignment of commercial terms;
- Operational Due Diligence;
- Restructuring with a supply chain focus.
Requirements
- A good Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university is essential, preferably in business, engineering, computer science, supply chain management or another relevant subject;
- Must have extensive knowledge of Operational and Supply Chain (ideally in a client-site focused delivery model) within a top tier strategy firm, leading specialist and/or niche advisory firm or ‘Big 4’ consultancy;
- Recent, relevant experience in International Operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing and logistics (ideally within retail, pharma, automotive or business services);
- Experience in operational KPIs, Balance Score Cards, and a reporting/ review process to ensure continuous improvement of the operational performance of the business;
- Understand and execute LEAN production philosophy;
- Must have an ability and willingness to travel (potentially from Day 1) to client sites, across the UK & European regions, at short notice as part of the working week;
- Fluency to a business level in both written and spoken English is essential;
Desirable
- MBA or Masters qualification preferred but not required;
- MCILT certified candidates preferred;
- Additional European languages are also highly desirable;
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