Supply Chain & Operations - Senior Manager in Katowice

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Katowice; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Career development

Flexible work options

Job summary

EY GDS Poland is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager in Katowice. The role leads complex client transformations across Manufacturing, Planning and End-to-End Supply Chain operations, combining business development, thought leadership and delivery leadership.

The ideal candidate has deep industry experience, a consulting mindset, and a passion for building high-performing teams. This role requires strategic client engagement and senior stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning or Operations Transformation.
• Experience with end-to-end transformation programs from strategy to value realization.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-country engagements.
• Strong understanding of operating models, process improvement and digital transformation.
• Consulting experience in a leading firm is a plus.
• Industry experience across Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Industrial, Chemicals, Automotive or Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across Europe through client development, pursuits and strategic engagements.
• Lead proposals, RFPs and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain transformation programs from strategy to implementation.
• Advise clients on planning, manufacturing and operating model optimization for delivery success.
• Provide expert leadership in IBP/S&OP, production planning and digital manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Supply & Demand Planning

Production Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Optimization

S&OP / IBP

Logistics or Network Planning

Executive stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Supply chain/Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing (MBA preferred)

Tools

SAP IBP

O9

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

OMP

SAP APO or SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 6 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1728821

Relationship Manager responsible for recruitment process: Maciej Michalewicz

Rank of role: 21

Location: Katowice- 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Supply Chain & Operations - Senior Manager in Katowice

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager to help expand our market presence and lead complex client transformations across Manufacturing, Planning and End-to-End Supply Chain operations.

This role combines business development, thought leadership and delivery leadership. You will work closely with EY member firms and client executives to identify growth opportunities, shape supply chain transformation programmers and deliver measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience across manufacturing, planning and supply chain operations, coupled with a strong consulting mindset and a passion for building high-performing teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning or Operations Transformation
• Strong expertise in Manufacturing Operations, Supply & Demand Planning, Production Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Optimization, S&OP / IBP, Logistics or Network Planning
• Experience with supply chain and planning technologies such as SAP IBP, O9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, OMP, SAP APO or SAP S/4HANA
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs from strategy through implementation and value realization
• Track record of managing complex global engagements and multi-country teams
• Strong understanding of operating models, process improvement and digital transformation
• Consulting experience within a leading consulting firm preferred
• Industry experience in one or more sectors: Consumer Products & Retail, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Chemicals, Automotive, or Manufacturing & Engineering
• Master’s degree in Supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field (MBA preferred)

Your key responsibilities

Growth & Market Development:

• Drive growth across Europe through client development, pursuits and strategic engagements
• Lead proposals, RFPs and build trusted relationships with senior Supply Chain & Operations stakeholders

Client Delivery Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain transformation programs from strategy to implementation
• Advise clients on planning, manufacturing and operating model optimization while ensuring successful delivery

Manufacturing & Planning SME Leadership:

• Provide expertise across IBP, S&OP, Production Planning, Inventory Management and Digital Manufacturing
• Lead assessments, workshops and transformation roadmaps to improve operational performance and supply chain maturity

People & Practice Development:

• Mentor and develop consulting professionals across the Supply Chain & Operations practice
• Drive capability building, recruitment and growth of the Manufacturing & Planning team

What we look for

We are looking for a commercially minded supply chain leader who combines deep manufacturing and planning expertise with strong consulting, business development and leadership capabilities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Executive presence and strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to win and grow client relationships
• Strong programme leadership and delivery excellence
• Passion for building teams and developing future leaders
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset focused on growth and innovation
• Desire to help clients transform their supply chains and create sustainable business value

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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