Director/ Senior Associate – Operations & Supply Chain – Digital & AI focus | London, UK

Director/ Senior Associate – Operations & Supply Chain – Digital & AI focus

We are looking for a Director/Senior Associate with deep expertise in S&OP, digital transformation, and AI-enabled operations to lead large-scale transformation programs for private equity-backed portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and transformation of end-to-end S&OP processes, improving alignment between demand planning, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Diagnose inefficiencies in planning, forecasting, and execution processes, identifying opportunities for digitalisation and AI-enabled decision-making.
• Develop and implement advanced planning solutions, including scenario modelling, predictive analytics, and automation tools.
• Drive data-driven operational improvements, leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital dashboards to enhance visibility and decision-making speed.
• Partner with client leadership teams to embed next-generation S&OP capabilities across organisations.
• Identify and quantify value creation opportunities across supply chain planning, inventory optimisation, service levels, and working capital.
• Lead transformation programmes from design through execution, ensuring sustainable adoption of digital and AI solutions.
• Manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience combining industry and consulting, with a strong focus on S&OP, supply chain planning, or operational transformation.
• Proven experience delivering digital transformation or AI-enabled projects within supply chain or operations environments.
• Strong understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks, forecasting, and integrated business planning (IBP).
• Experience working with private equity sponsors and PE-backed portfolio companies is highly desirable.
• Exposure to tools and technologies such as advanced analytics, AI/ML applications, or digital planning platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, o9, SAP IBP) is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and operating partners.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus depending on region.

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