Supply Chain Management Consultant

Buck Consultants International; Nijmegen, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with development

International team exposure

Office locations in Nijmegen or TheHag

Job summary

Buck Consultants International is seeking a driven analyst to join our international supply chain consulting team in the Netherlands (Nijmegen or The Hague). You will collect and analyze client data, build models, and develop data-driven solutions using Python and BI tools.

Ideal candidates hold a Master in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering, have up to three years of experience, and excel in problem solving, communication, and project collaboration with clients.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering or related field
• 0-3 years of relevant experience (internships or first professional role in supply chain consulting are a plus)
• Excellent business analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with interest and proven ability in Python programming

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze client supply chain data using data analytics and BI tools
• Analyze the current set up of the client's supply chain based on data, interviews, site visits, and workshops
• Initiate and develop potential data-driven solutions and business cases using modeling and simulations

Skills

Data analysis

Python programming

Problem solving

English communication

Project management

Education

Master degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Python

BI tools (data analytics)

Job description

Your expertise shapes our consultancy business

You will be part of a highly skilled, specialized team focusing on working with our clients across industry verticals in different geographies to develop and implement the best supply chain solution for the client, while applying and adopting the latest supply chain techniques.

What you will do – Essential responsibilities

• Collect and analyze supply chain data of the client using data analytics and business intelligence tools
• Analyze the current set up of the client's supply chain based upon data analysis, interviews, site visits, workshops
• Initiate and develop potential solutions, based upon assessment of the current set up
• Create data models of the current set up and model/simulate alternative options to quantify the costs/benefits and to develop a business case, using Python and advanced analytical tools like Optilogic
• Communicate and collaborate with clients on progress, issues and co-developing the solution
• Develop presentations/reports and present the findings of the work done to clients
• Initiate and develop new ideas in both client engagements as well as building up knowledge and supporting innovation within the BCI team
• Supporting clients in project management/implementation

What you will need

• Master degree, preferably in the field of Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant working experience (internships or first professional role in supply chain consulting are a plus)
• Excellent business analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills, with interest and proven ability in Python programming (data analysis, modeling, or optimization)
• Passion for supply chain management
• Project management skills and experienceHighly motivated, client service mind-set and can-do attitude
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English
• You reside and are allowed to work in the Netherlands

We are

An international specialized supply chain and location consulting and implementation firm. BCI is headquartered and has two offices in the Netherlands (Nijmegen, the Hague), 3 in the US and 4 in Asia. For five consecutive years, Forbes Magazine has recognized us among the World's Best Management Consulting Firms, particularly in supply chain solutions.

BCI develops and implements supply chain strategies on a world-wide basis. Clients range across countries, industry verticals and include Fortune 500 companies like Lululemon, Zespri, Shiseido, Ralph Lauren, Fender, CooperVision, Santen to name a few.

You will be supporting our clients with answering questions like:

• What should the supply chain strategy be for the coming years?
• What is the optimal production and logistics footprint in terms of number, mission and geographic locations?
• Should we insource or outsource? Which 3PL to select and implement?
• What is the added value of a command center?
• What is the go-to market model for our markets?
• How to optimize the transport network and related carrier base?
• How to implement and make the transition happen?

Key in our approach is to add value to our clients across geographies by means of providing advanced data analysis combined with our strong international experience with a pragmatic attitude and the ability to implement the proposed recommendations.

We offer

A great place to work (Nijmegen or The Hague) and to keep developing. Our organization has diverse cultures, teams, and is built around a can-do attitude. Our Human Talent plan offers excellent routes for personal development. Besides high-profile client engagements, we offer:

• An attractive salary package
• The opportunity to make a difference in a global boutique consulting and implementation firm
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities
• An inspiring, international, and enthusiastic working atmosphere