Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Operations

Company: EY
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Senior Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations, UK

This role supports leading organisations across diverse sectors in optimising their supply‑chain and operations. You will work in a high‑performing, inclusive team, collaborating across Consulting, People and Technology practices to drive commercial and procurement innovation, transform processes and adopt cutting‑edge technologies.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain and strengthen client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor in one or more supply‑chain domains such as operations, planning, procurement or manufacturing.
  • Lead or contribute to workstreams within projects, managing activities to achieve deliverables and deliver on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across EY’s global network to develop and share best practices, including proposals and thought leadership.
  • Ensure delivery excellence by managing quality and forecasting project outcomes.
  • Maintain a personal development program and grow people‑leadership experience through leading client and internal teams.

Your Experience

  • Supply Chain Strategy
    • Operating model design, segmentation strategy and inventory optimisation.
  • Supply Chain Transformation
    • Experience on significant transformation projects covering people, process and technology.
  • Digital Supply Chain
    • Implementation of next‑generation technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, cognitive automation, AI, IOT, Blockchain and Big Data analytics.
  • Supply Chain Analytics
    • Development of detailed supply‑chain analytics for end‑to‑end visibility.
  • Supply Chain Planning Functional
    • Demand and supply planning, S&OP, segmentation strategy, inventory optimisation and/or production scheduling.
  • Supply Chain Planning with Technology
    • Knowledge of OMP, Kinaxis, o9, Aera, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, SAP S/4 HANA.
  • Logistics
    • Network design, customs and trade, warehouse design, 3PL/4PL or Control Tower management.
  • Manufacturing
    • Manufacturing optimisation at plant or network level.
  • Procurement
    • Strategic, operational or transactional procurement, including SAP Ariba deployment.
  • Service and Asset Management Transformation
    • End‑to‑end asset management lifecycle, including field force, service and asset management transformation.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive, energetic, self‑starter with innovative qualities.
  • Professional memberships such as CIPS or IACCM are desirable but not required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package within the Total Rewards framework.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
  • Continuous learning opportunities and career development.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture where all voices are valued.

EY is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workforce. Your application will be managed in compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026