Director, Supply Chain - ER&I

Ideally you will have experience of leading and delivering sourcing and procurement 'cost out' initiatives and/or functional process & technology transformation projects. Key features of your role:

• Lead engagements with a focus on supply chain strategy, planning, and operations, specifically within the Industrials sector.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on a range of supply chain challenges, including but not limited to:
+ Planning Process Transformation: Implementing advanced planning systems and methodologies, such as S&OP, demand planning, and supply planning. + Inventory Optimisation: Developing and deploying strategies to reduce inventory levels while maintaining or improving service levels. + Process Optimisation: Identifying and implementing process improvements across the end-to-end supply chain, leveraging lean methodologies and digital tools. + Target Model Design: Defining and implementing future-state supply chain operating models, encompassing organizational structure, processes, technology, and data.
• Build and manage strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Lead and develop high-performing consulting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and expanding our service offerings.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the supply chain domain
  
  You're a creative thinker. Someone who can listen attentively and solve client issues.
You're a strong communicator. Someone who can engage with varying audiences both verbally and in writing. You're a trusted advisor. Someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can create, build and sustain internal and external relationships, with the ability to lead diverse teams. You're a market maker. Someone who brings a sales-oriented mindset paired with exceptional client-facing delivery, anticipating market needs and generating new opportunities.
• Significant experience in a top-tier consulting firm, with a proven track record of success in delivering supply chain transformation projects and building teams to do so
• Deep industry expertise within the Industrials sector, including but not limited to manufacturing, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, inventory management techniques, process optimization methodologies, and target operating model design principles.
• Experience in leading and managing complex consulting engagements, including project planning, execution, and delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• A passion for delivering exceptional client service and driving tangible business outcomes.
  
  Connect to your Industry
If you're looking for a high impact role helping major organisations achieve their goals through transforming Procurement functions to deliver value, then this is the role for you. Our Procurement Transformation team - within our Supply Chain & Network Operations practice - work with high profile clients across within the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry. Clients turn to us to help them unlock the potential of their procurement function. To transform the way that they engage and innovate. To work side by side with them in applying leading practice and implementing digital procurement solutions. To optimise their sourcing, procurement and commercial capability. We deliver impact and value not only through inspiring organisations with next generation approaches but also helping them to deliver these and achieve the results. Deloitte works closely with clients to deliver sustainable business change through creative and value adding work. 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