Consultant - Supply Chain

KPMG UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Consultant - Supply Chain to enhance client projects. The role involves leveraging Supply Chain principles and supporting technology transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will work with diverse clients, applying problem-solving skills to drive impactful analyses. A commitment to travel is expected, as projects may span the UK, Europe, or the Middle East.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Part-time options

Ability to work from home

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Supply Chain technology projects for diverse clients.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes: S&OP, Transport, Warehouse Management, Network Optimisation.
• Experience supporting the design and implementation of Supply Chain transformations.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements in Supply Chain.
• Apply problem-solving skills across various projects.
• Assist in client communication and participate in meetings.
• Drive analysis using KPMG expertise and market intelligence.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Supply Chain technology

Problem-solving skills

Change management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

LLamasoft

Kinaxis

o9

Anaplan

Job description

Job Title/Req Number

Consultant - Supply Chain

Base Location

Manchester, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds or Bristol

KPMG's Supply Chain practice helps clients build leading-edge supply chain capabilities across end-to-end operations. We combine deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities, and trusted relationships to design and implement supply chain transformation programmes, including digital and technology integration.

Why Join KPMG as a Consultant - Supply Chain?

We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant who is looking to leverage and expand their expertise in Supply Chain, with a desire to contribute to complex projects and develop their consulting skills.

The diverse nature of our engagements requires candidates to demonstrate comfort working with ambiguity and a commitment to continuous adaptation and professional development. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in supply chain principles and a desire to learn how to develop transformative operating models across a broad spectrum of industries through data-driven insights and the effective deployment of leading-edge technologies.

Our clients trust us to deliver trusted advice, and we need a Consultant who can support that standard. You’ll contribute to client work, support business development activities, and develop your skills within the team, making a valuable contribution to our success.

Candidates must have a willingness to travel, as the projects could include working on client site in the UK, Europe or Middle East.

What will you be doing?

• Support high-impact client engagements, contributing to our position as the most trusted advisor in Supply Chain.
• Apply problem-solving skills to projects across Transformation, Digital, AI and Sustainability, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in client communication, preparing materials and participating in meetings.
• Drive insightful analysis, blending KPMG expertise with market intelligence and data analytics, to support project objectives.
• Support business development activities, contributing to proposals and presentations.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture, supporting team members and fostering a collaborative environment.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience supporting Supply Chain technology projects for diverse clients.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes: S&OP, Transport, Warehouse Management, Network Optimisation, and more.
• Experience supporting the design and implementation of Supply Chain operating model transformations.
• Experience of ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle and/or best of breed supply chain solutions (LLamasoft, Kinaxis, o9, Anaplan etc)
• Change management experience in complex, multi-national environments (a plus).
• A passion for contributing to the development of innovative solutions and assets.
• Ideally experience in one of the following sectors Consumer Goods, Retail, Oil and Gas, Aerospace & Defence, or Industrial.

As we work in the Aerospace and Defence sector, we would like to encourage candidates that are eligible and able to gain and retain National Security Vetting at the level of Security Check (SC).

Our Locations

• London
• Bristol
• Manchester
• Edinburgh
• Birmingham

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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