Managing Principal & Supply Chain Consultancy

Pod Talent; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing boutique supply chain consultancy in the UK seeks an Associate Partner / Managing Principal to lead manufacturing sector projects. The role demands extensive experience in supply chain operations and consultancy, with responsibility for client relationships and team development. This position offers a unique opportunity for hands-on leadership and strategic influence directly on clients’ operations. You'll work closely with senior leaders and enjoy a collaborative culture focused on professional development and direct client impact.

Benefits

Direct client impact

Varied client engagement

Focus on professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing supply chain operations and consultancy.
• Hands-on experience in a supply chain consultancy environment required.
• Strong track record in leading client-facing projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile supply chain projects for manufacturing clients.
• Manage, mentor, and develop project teams.
• Drive operational improvements and deliver measurable client outcomes.

Skills

Manufacturing supply chain operations

Stakeholder management

Client-facing project leadership

Exceptional communication skills

Supply chain analytics

Project management frameworks

Job description

Associate Partner / Managing Principal – Manufacturing (Supply Chain Consultancy)

Location: Location United Kingdom (Remote)

Sector: Logistics & Customer Services

Job Type: Permanent

Contact: Holly Pattison

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job ref: 243521

Expiry date: 23-Feb-2026

Location:UK – (Remote Contract) – with fortnightly travel to London

Contract:Permanent

About Us

We’re supporting afast-growing boutique supply chain consultancythat has achieved significant recognition for its work with manufacturing clients across the UK and internationally. The firm delivers strategic, high-impact supply chain projects and prides itself on providing senior consultants with visible, varied, and influential roles across its portfolio – offering a more hands-on, collaborative experience than larger firms.

About the Role

We’re seeking anAssociate Partner / Managing Principalto lead client projects in the manufacturing sector. This is a high-profile, client-facing role with responsibility for delivering measurable operational improvements, developing teams, and building strong, long-term client relationships.

You’ll be working closely with senior leaders to define strategy, manage delivery across multiple projects, and support business growth. The role combines leadership, hands-on project management, and strategic advisory work – offering a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing clients’ supply chain operations directly.

Key Responsibilities for the position of Associate Partner / Managing Principal

• Lead high-profile supply chain projects for manufacturing clients
• Manage, mentor, and develop project teams
• Drive operational improvements and deliver measurable client outcomes
• Support business development and client relationship management
• Oversee financial performance and budgets for client engagements
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practice
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required for the position of Associate Partner / Managing Principal

• Extensive experience in manufacturing supply chain operations and consultancy
• Must have hands-on experience working within a supply chain consultancy environment, not solely as a freelance or interim consultant.
• Strong track record in leading client-facing projects and teams
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management, with a proven track record in client origination, account development, and delivering growth through upsell opportunities.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable operational solutions
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with supply chain systems, analytics, and project management frameworks

Why Join?

• Direct client impact and exposure to senior leadership teams
• More visible, varied, and influential experience than larger consultancies
• Collaborative culture with focus on professional development and autonomy

Next Steps

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply here or send your CV [e-mail].