Supply Chain Consultant

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work experiences

Career progression

Diversity & Inclusion

Structured learning opportunities

Job summary

ERM is seeking a consultant to provide leadership and delivery of exciting product and packaging programmes within our EMEA Sustainable Products and Supply Chain team. This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong track record of delivering transformational change in a collaborative environment, with hybrid work options and rapid career progression.

You will develop client relationships, collaborate with cross‑functional ERM teams, contribute to proposals, and help grow

Qualifications

• Degree or master’s in sustainability or related field.
• 2–5 years of professional consulting experience in sustainability, supply chain, or procurement.
• Excellent written communication and ability to translate complex information.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills with well-structured presentations.
• Collaborative, cross-functional work style with strong interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving ability and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with material science, engineering, or product design is a plus.
• Experience applying AI and automation tools to drive insights is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects with support from a Project Lead and Project Manager.
• Develop strong client relationships and understand priorities to support growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated sustainability solutions.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client discussions and pitches.
• Support development of new and existing services in line with market needs.
• Contribute to a learning environment that supports personal and team development.

Skills

Client communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

AI & automation tools

Product design exposure

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in sustainability or related field

Material science/engineering background

Tools

AI tools

Excel analysis

Job description

ERM is the world’s largest pure‑play sustainability consultancy, and we have been named as a leader in the ESG & Sustainability Consultancy industry, according to new independent research. We have an impressive client base including over 50% of global Fortune 500 companies. Our diverse team of world‑class experts support clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalise sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground and at the executive level.

Why Join ERM in Sustainable Products and Supply Chain?

ERM offers a wide range of services through every stage of the sustainable product and supply chain lifecycle. For decades we have supported our clients in taking a system led approach to drive and improve sustainable outcomes. Our offers are aligned to help them navigate real challenges such as portfolio diversification, changing consumer preferences and demands, the requirement to reduce spend and generate growth opportunities while driving sustainability, and keeping ahead of a rapidly evolving legislative landscape. Through this we support our clients to grow and evolve with their customers. The skills we are looking for should align and complement our offers, some of which are outlined below:

We are seeking a consultant to provide leadership and delivery of exciting product and packaging programmes within our EMEA Sustainable Products and Supply Chain team.

This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong track record of delivering transformational change in a collaborative environment.

Role responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering projects that drive maximum impact for our global clients, with the support of a Project Lead and Project Manager.
• Develop strong client relationships and a nuanced understanding of their priorities to be able to support their growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across ERM to deliver integrated sustainability solutions.
• Contribute to business development activities such as proposal writing, client discussions and pitches.
• Support the development of new and existing services in line with market needs – from contributing to thought leadership to building new capabilities.
• Meaningfully contribute towards a learning environment that supports your development and the development of the team.

Skills & experience requirement

• Educated to degree/master’s degree level, preferably in a sustainability related field
• 2‑5 years of professional experience in consulting (in the fields of sustainability, supply chain or procurement)
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, including developing well‑structured presentations and managing or analysing complex datasets
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Excellent inter‑personal skills, with both internal teams and client facing – including an ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines
• A creative approach to problem solving – with the ability to work through uncertainty to arrive at the best solutions for clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Material science, engineering, or product design experience is a plus, though is by no means essential
• Demonstrated capability in applying AI and automation tools to solve business challenges, improve efficiency, automate manual processes, and generate actionable insights from complex datasets is also preferred, though is by no means essential

What do we offer:

• Part of a global team, with a shared purpose to protect the future of our planet
• Work with powerful companies to create a tangible difference, with progress measured through the impact we create for the societies we serve
• Clear and strong organisational beliefs that shape our behaviours within a vibrant, supportive and inclusive culture
• Structured learning and the opportunity to develop
• Support talent programs, hiring and building capability of other consultants
• Rapid promotion to next career level
• Hybrid work experiences, choice and flexibility

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging.

Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalise sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organisations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalise strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organisations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service.

We work closely with our clients to help them operationalise their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.