UKI Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations – Manufacturing Transformation, Senior Consultant

Location: ROI

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Business Area: Supply Chain & Operations

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

In today's fast-moving and increasingly complex world, our clients are faced with the challenges and opportunities of continuous change, digitization in the form of AI and disruption. They need to be innovative to drive profitable growth while meeting market and customer demands. Manufacturing Transformation, Industry 4.0 enables a step change in operational performance to improve productivity, decreasing waste and costs. It achieves this by digitizing current factories and processes therefore revolutionising business models to build fully autonomous factories and processes of the future.

EY believes a better working world means addressing large, complex issues to deliver outcomes that grow, optimise and protect our clients' businesses. We are looking to expand and develop our Supply Chain & Operations Consulting practice to meet market demand in a number of areas:

Digital Manufacturing, Transformation & Industry 4.0
Development of Supply Chain & Operations Strategy and Operating Models
Supply Chain & Operations Process Optimisation and Performance Improvement
Sustainable Supply Chain & Operations Development

The opportunity

The successful candidate will be an important member of a talented team who will work to bring the best of EY to the market. You will have experience in Supply Chain & Operations with a passion for improving business performance from shop floor operations to executive level.

At EY you will be responsible for delivering large scale, complex supply chain management and operations transformation projects, from design to implementation stages. In your role you will be working with client organizations to enhance business performance through digital manufacturing transformation programs across various industries. EY works with high profile clients across the region to solve some of their most complex issues. This is the perfect time to join a growing team and to make your mark across a wide variety of markets, sectors and industries.

You will also work with the wider Supply Chain & Operations team within EY Ireland to expand the offering in the digital manufacturing area, developing expertise in our core solutions and tools, and be actively involved in growing our client base.

If you have a keen interest in being part of a growing Consulting team in Ireland as well as intellectual curiosity and energy, then EY could be exactly the right place for you.

Your key responsibilities

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed choices. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping our clients to solve their toughest Supply Chain & Operations problems.

As a Senior Consultant in Supply Chain & Operations, you will:

Have a track record of supporting supply chain & operations work in the marketplace, underpinned by a strong, trusted network.
Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge in your functional area of manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of how AI and other technologies are driving change in the manufacturing sector.
Have experience in delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement projects across all levels of an organization.
Have a hands-on mentality, ability and interest to work with both the shop floor level operators and management in manufacturing organizations.
Demonstrate ability to quickly learn new processes and uncover new offerings that may assist current customer base.
Exhibit tactical and process oriented problem-solving.
Build excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrate ability to work with others effectively in both functional and cross functional teams.
Have the ability to identify, develop and present new opportunities and conceptualize new digital manufacturing approaches and solutions.
Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills.
Build relationships with client personnel and deliver quality client services. Strive to assist our clients uncover additional areas of opportunity and manage the business development process.
Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.
Lead and motivate a team of cross-functional experts of different levels.
Be experienced in using digital technology to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

Be degree qualified in supply chain, industrial engineering or business management.
Have at least 3 years of experience in supply chain & operations environments with special emphasis on manufacturing transformation and Industry 4.0
Be exceptionally motivated to bring your expertise, focusing on digital manufacturing excellence to help our clients fundamentally improve their operations.
Be a forward thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to the latest technological advancements.
Exhibit strong stakeholder management and communication experience.
Have prior experience and knowledge in one, or more, of the following areas of expertise: manufacturing planning, operations management, operational excellence, continuous improvement, end-to-end supply chain management.
Prior consulting experience would be of benefit.
Good project management and implementation experiences of digital technology across manufacturing operations.
Exhibit a keen interest in being part of a growing Supply Chain & Operations Consulting team in Ireland as well as intellectual curiosity and energy – if so then the EY Consulting team could be exactly the right place for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Pension
Maternity & Paternity leave
Discounted health insurance
Bike to work Scheme
Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
Recognition Awards
The purchase of additional annual leave
Cash incentives for referrals
Hybrid Working
Work Mobile
Free Gym membership
TECH MBA paid by EY
Travel Pass
Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

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UKI Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations - Manufacturing Transformation,Senior Consultant

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