Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Design & Optimization

Optimize Catalyst; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Principal Consultant in Supply Chain Design & Optimization. This senior role demands strategic leadership, strong business development skills, and the ability to deliver significant transformations in diverse industries. Candidates should possess extensive experience in consulting with a focus on CPG, FMCG, and retail sectors.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in senior consulting and supply chain leadership.
• Demonstrated track record of leading large-scale transformations.
• Experience in closing six-figure consulting engagements and managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a growth strategy for the Supply Chain practice.
• Lead complex supply chain transformations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop consulting teams while overseeing project deliverables.

Skills

Supply Chain Modeling

Business Development

Project Delivery

People Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA preferred

Tools

AnyLogic

Llamasoft

Excel

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Design & Optimization

Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Design & Optimization

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Founder of Optimize Catalyst Ltd. | Transformation Specialist | Corporate Strategy | Value Creation | Operational Due Diligence | Supply Chain Design…

We seek an experienced Principal Consultant (Director level) to lead our Supply Chain Consulting team in London. Reporting to the Founder & Managing Director, you will own P&L responsibility, shape practice strategy, and drive growth by combining deep CPG/consumer goods expertise with proven consulting acumen. You will be the firm’s senior supply chain authority—crafting thought leadership, winning new business, and delivering complex transformation projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

A) Practice Leadership & Thought Leadership

• Define and execute a five-year growth strategy for the Supply Chain practice, including service offerings, methodologies, and go-to-market positioning.
• Produce and publish at least two whitepapers or case studies per year on supply chain innovation (network design, inventory optimization, sustainability) and present at leading industry forums.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team—recruit, train, and retain top-tier consultants, analysts, and specialists.

B) Business Development & Client Management

• Own the full sales cycle: prospect, qualify, propose, negotiate, and close large-scale CPG engagements (average deal size £50 k–£200 k+).
• Cultivate relationships with existing clients to secure repeat business, expand scope, and introduce retainer-based advisory services.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of mid-market and enterprise CPG/consumer goods accounts; target both new logos and upsell opportunities in existing accounts.
• Collaborate with Founder/MD on value-based pricing, packaged service offerings, and strategic partnerships (e.g., software vendors).

C) Project Delivery

• Lead complex supply chain transformations (8–20 weeks) spanning network design, S&OP implementation, cost modeling, and KPI dashboarding.
• Serve as senior client executive—facilitate steering committees, present recommendations to C-suite, and ensure high satisfaction and measurable ROI (e.g., 10–15% working capital reduction).
• Oversee project scoping, resource allocation, and quality assurance; review all deliverables, guide the consulting team, and drive continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

A) Consulting & Industry Blend

• 15–20 years of experience with a mix of senior roles at a major consulting firm (Big 4 or Tier‐1 strategy/operations practice) and hands-on supply chain leadership within CPG, FMCG, food & beverage, retail, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated track record of leading large‐scale supply chain transformations (network optimization, inventory management, S&OP) that delivered significant financial impact (£500 k+ ROI).

B) Technical & Commercial Expertise

• Deep expertise in supply chain modeling tools (AnyLogic, Llamasoft, advanced Excel/Python, Power BI/Tableau) and proven ability to design and implement complex S&OP processes.
• Strong business development skills: history of closing 10–15 major transformation projects annually, securing six‐figure consulting engagements, and managing P&L targets.
• Exceptional people leader: experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing consulting teams (5–10+ consultants).
• Executive presence with excellent communication skills—able to present at board level, build C‐suite relationships, and convert insights into actionable strategies.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• Relevant certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma, or equivalent) strongly desirable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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