EY Business Consulting - Supply Chain - Consultant - Staff

EY; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in India is seeking a Supply Chain Consultant with expertise in analytics and visualization tools to transform client supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will assist in project delivery across planning, procurement, and logistics. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years experience in supply chain analytics are required. Opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic team environment are offered.

Benefits

Support and coaching from experienced colleagues

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in supply chain analytics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an added advantage.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of supply chain transformation projects across multiple areas.
• Apply analytics tools to assess supply chain performance.
• Support development of supply chain strategies using digital tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Analytics

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Business Consulting – Supply Chain - Consultant 2/3

Our objective is to assist clients in transforming and optimizing their supply chain operations through data-driven insights and analytics. The role involves executing specialist tasks, contributing to project delivery, and advising stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. The client base spans across companies operating in oil & gas, power & utilities, real estate & construction, etc.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional with experience in end-to-end supply chain knowledge to join our Supply Chain & Operations consulting team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in analytics and visualization tools like Alteryx, Power BI, Python, and a strong understanding of supply chain operating models, supplier management, and contract management practices followed in leading industries..

Key responsibilities

• As a Senior consultant, you will be part of a team of professionals with extensive Supply Chain consulting and industry experience.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist in the delivery of supply chain transformation projects across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management
• Apply analytics tools and techniques to assess supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of supply chain strategies using frameworks and digital tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, conduct analysis, and present findings
• Participate in client workshops, interviews, and alignment sessions to understand business objectives and challenges
• Document and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes in accordance with EY’s standards.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability building within the Supply Chain & Operations team

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Experience in supply chain consulting, analytics, or operations
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, SQL, Python) and familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret complex data sets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to supply chain strategy, segmentation, or diagnostics tools is a plus

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in supply chain analytics
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) is an added advantage
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to travel as needed to meet project requirements
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East and work according to a Sunday to Thursday working week and support MENA timings (11 AM – 8:30 PM), as preferred (supporting Middle East Clients)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Customer handling, Report writing, Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience in usage of analytical tools/ representations

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of business consultant professionals, in the integrated global business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY Business Consulting practices regionally/globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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