Director, Supply Chain & Operations

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Director of Supply Chain and Operations to drive transformative solutions. This senior role involves building client relationships, delivering complex projects, and mentoring future leaders. Candidates should have significant experience in supply chain transformations and a strong business development track record. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering complex supply chain and operations transformations.
• Track record of influencing C-suite agendas and business development.
• Ability to mentor future leaders and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic client engagements and lead teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee the successful delivery of large-scale projects ensuring quality and profitability.

Skills

Supply Chain Transformation

Digital Supply Chain / Technology

Supply Chain Planning

Commercial & Procurement

Operating Model Transformation

Supply Chain Strategy

Job description

Director, Supply Chain and Operations, UK

Supply chain and operations are at the heart of organisational resilience and growth, especially in today’s environment of global uncertainty and rapid change. As a Director in our high-performing and inclusive team, you will work with some of the world’s leading organisations, shaping and delivering transformative solutions across operations and supply chain.

The opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to take a senior leadership role, driving strategic client engagements and leading teams to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions. You will build and expand our SC&O practice, develop and deepen client relationships at the most senior levels, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of supply chain and operations for our clients.

You will leverage your extensive experience to influence C-suite agendas, mentor the next generation of leaders, and collaborate across the breadth of EY. You will work with cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Advanced Digital Platforms.

We value visionary leaders who are courageous, collaborative, and committed to building trusted relationships. You will be an innovative problem-solver, a strategic thinker, and a role model for inclusive leadership.

This senior leadership role is suited to a driven, passionate individual with an established network and prior success in opportunity generation and sales.

Your key responsibilities

Our clients trust us to deliver lasting value. As a Director, you will be accountable for the success of major client programmes, business development, operational excellence, and the growth and development of our people.

Focus on our clients

• Build, maintain, and strengthen senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor bringing depth of experience in at least one area of supply chain i.e., operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing, etc
• Lead the design and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with client strategy and measurable outcomes
• Anticipate client needs and market trends, proactively shaping solutions and thought leadership that address emerging challenges

Develop our business

• Drive business development, originating and converting opportunities to grow our SC&O practice
• Represent the firm in the market through thought leadership, public speaking, and industry forums
• Collaborate across sectors and service lines to bring the best of our global expertise to clients

Drive operational excellence

• Oversee the successful delivery of large-scale projects and programmes, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability
• Establish and maintain rigorous governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in our methodologies and delivery

Develop our people

• Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing, diverse teams
• Act as a sponsor and coach for future leaders, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence
• Lead by example in upholding our values

Your experience

Directors bring significant experience, with a track record of delivering complex supply chain and operations transformations at scale. Your experience will be valued across several sectors, with a key focus on Consumer Products, Health & Life Sciences, Energy and Industrials, Transport, Government & Infrastructure. You will have deep expertise in one or more of the following areas, with broad experience across others:

Technical Skill

• Supply Chain Transformation: Led end-to-end supply chain transformations, including strategy, design, and delivery of people, process, and technology change.
• Digital Supply Chain / Technology: Deep experience implementing advanced supply chain technologies and digital solutions.
• Supply Chain Planning: Expertise in demand and supply planning, S&OP, segmentation, inventory optimisation, and related technologies.
• Commercial & Procurement: Leadership in procurement strategy, operating model design, category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement technology.
• Operating Model Transformation: Shaping and delivering operating model strategy and transformation at enterprise scale.
• Supply Chain Strategy: Advising on supply chain strategy, segmentation, and performance improvement across the value chain.

What we offer

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next, including having the opportunity to gain an EY Tech MBA which is an accredited MBA program offered to all EY professionals globally.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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