Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Manager

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description \& Summary

Supply Chain and Operations

**- Supply Chain

Manager - Advisory Consulting**

PwC Ireland- Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential!

About Consulting

In Consulting, we deliver practical, far-sighted advice that gets straight to the heart of clients’ business issues and delivers amazing results by helping our clients improve the way they

operate

, reduce costs, manage risks,

leverage

talent

or fundamentally change how they do business.

The work that you will do is all about helping organizations of all shapes and sizes work smarter and grow faster. You will work with leading Irish and Global companies across a diverse range of industries including FMCG, Retail, Pharma, Manufacturing,

Tech

and Media

**About our Supply Chain

Team**

S

upply chain management is increasingly becoming a major key differentiator for our clients across a range of

sectors. Our Supply Chain team, part of our

Transformation

practice, is passionate about collaborating with clients

to transform their supply chain operations, develop new ways of working, deploy new innovative solutions, and

drive efficiencies

.

Our Supply Chain practice operates across four inter

-

related pillars:

• Supply Chain Strategy and Logistics (including Demand Planning)
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Digital

​

We are

expanding across each of these areas, primarily

focused

on Supply Chain and Procurement

to support our clients in transforming their supply chain

and achieving operational excellence.

Why join us?

You

’ll

be part of

a collaborative

,

inclusive team where your ideas

matter,

and

your

perspective

is

valued and encouraged.

We have a strong

track record

of delivering

high quality work to major local and international clients and

have ambitious

growth

plans for

the future

**Purpose-led work

you’ll

be part of**

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Our Supply Chain transformation projects are large scale. We collaborate internally with other practice areas (Change Management, Technology, Data and Analytics, Tax etc. ) and globally with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across our PwC network. By joining us, you get the opportunity to both deepen your Supply Chain experience, build your internal and global networks, and work on exciting client projects such as -

● Designing and implementing the operational integration of two multinational FMCG companies, across 50\+ European markets

● Supporting a global plastics company in identifying integration synergies and operational improvements following a series of acquisitions

● Supporting a Global Pharma Life Science Manufacturer with their CSRD reporting requirements and calculating their Scope 3 Emissions by assessing and analysing available data to create fit-f or-purpose calculation methodologies and aligning their Scope 3 reporting with Industry Standards.

● Supporting a Global Pharma Life Sciences Manufacturer with their Warehouse Strategy as a result of increased volume to ensure sufficient internal and external storage capacity while enhancing their warehouse capabilities

Please find

related

articles and links below which

showcase

the type

of work

which the team is involved in:

• The Irish Times -

Moving towards the adaptable supply chain of the future

• RTE -

Middle East latest and impact on Irish consumers

Role \& Responsibility

As a

Manager

your key responsibilities will include

-

• **Lead

ing

client engagements**

-

Collaborating with local and global teams to

ensure project delivery and excellence

• **Driv

ing

business growth

–**

through pre-sales and business development activities and initiatives

,

e.g.

preparing proposals for clients, presenting at industry/client events,

identifying

potential new opportunities

• Coach, empower and inspire team members

fostering a culture of learning,

growth

and innovation

• Shape PwC’s supply chain propositions

,

st

aying ahead of and

up-to-date

of market trends in supply chain and engaging with PwC global networks and our client globally

Experiences and skills

​

• Degree qualified, with at least 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, and deep expertise in one or more areas of supply chain management – such as supply chain modelling and strategy development, logistics and network optimisation, demand / supply planning, manufacturing, procurement, outsourcing – 3PLs/4PLs, CMO etc.
• A proven track record of leading supply chain transformation programs at scale
• Familiarity with different technology solutions used in supply chain e.g. Digital supply chain and procurement / Industry 4\.0
• Ability to inspire and empower diverse teams to deliver exceptional outcomes and service offerings to our clients

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

W

e believe that challenges are better solved together!

We’re

inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,

you’ll

be a part of amazing teams

encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact.

This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

**Enjoy PwC’s

perks**

We reward your impact, and support your

wellbeing

through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help

you

thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at

Life@PwC

. (

https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html

).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most

valuable asset

is our

people,

and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity

employer,

and we value diversity. We do not discriminate

on the basis of

race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

.

We believe this so much that we have signed up for the

Business in the Community Elevate Pledge

. (

https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/

)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive

programmes

, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at

www.pwc.ie

.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply

, we’d

love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to

participate

in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us at

ie_experiencedhireteam

@pwc.com for more information.

Required Skills

Consulting, Consulting Services, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research, Operating Effectiveness Review, Operational Excellence {\+ 23 more}

Desired Languages

(If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date