Supply Chain & Manufacturing Principal

ZS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain & Manufacturing Principal to lead growth in the EU. This role involves driving innovative solutions and managing large-scale client engagements while fostering an inclusive team environment. With a focus on Supply Chain Analytics and a commitment to delivering quality services, you will collaborate with diverse teams and mentor junior consultants. If you are a forward thinker with extensive experience in supply chain management and a passion for driving impactful solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of consulting.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in supply chain & manufacturing consulting with deep analytics knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with executive-level presence.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the Supply Chain Practice through innovation and collaboration.
• Lead client engagements focusing on Supply Chain Analytics, Data, & AI.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Client Management

Business Acumen

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Advanced Degree

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage, and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

SUPPLY CHAIN & MANUFACTURING PRINCIPAL- Europe

What You'll Do:

• Drive the overall Supply Chain Practice growth in EU through expertise, innovation, and collaboration with other leaders.
• Lead large scale client business development and delivery engagements in Supply Chain & Manufacturing Industry; with a focus on SC Analytics, Data, & AI.
• Consistently deliver quality client services and drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization.
• Demonstrate deep life sciences industry sector knowledge with a functional expertise across operations.
• Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
• Possess in-depth business acumen.
• Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable.
• 20+ years’ experience in supply chain & manufacturing management consulting with deep knowledge of Supply Chain Analytics.
• 10+ years’ experience in a leadership role within a professional services firm.
• Demonstrated experience with driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the "C" level.
• Prior experience in Supply Chain & Manufacturing.
• Characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge.
• Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects.
• A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong work ethic.
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs.
• Executive-level presence and communication.

ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European language is desirable.