Supply chain and Operations - Manager - Planning Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Business

The opportunity

To effectively compete in the global market and maximize profitability, businesses need efficient supply chains. To address the shifting landscape of our client’s needs, we are currently seeking a Manager in EY’s Digital Supply Chain & Operations team with a strong focus on Advanced Planning Software (APS) implementation and Planning process improvements. As a Manager of supply chain professional, you'll work with business leaders to provide insights into supply chain transformation, End-to-End process design, optimization and best practices in Plan, Source, Make and Deliver.

Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential. If you are looking for a cutting-edge environment, providing strategic advice in the areas of procurement, manufacturing, logistics, planning, and the overall value chain, this just might be the role you’ve been searching for.

Your key responsibilities

As Manager, Digital Supply Chain & Operations, you'll contribute to Supply Chain & Operations client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You'll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team

Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you’ll create innovative insights for clients balanced with business and technology leading practices, provide thought leadership in your area of expertise and adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs. You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. In line with EY's commitment to quality, you'll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel requirements could be as high as 60 - 80%

Client responsibilities

Participate in client engagements that transform Supply Chains through a cross-disciplinary approach

Help prepare and lead client conversations including interviews, workshops, visioning sessions and document outputs

Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget

Provide insight by using a robust set of data analytics.

Develop and maintain working relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels

Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress

Practice and People responsibilities

Contribute to the growth and development of the Consulting practice

Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting and capability building to grow the practice in strategic areas

Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff

Skills and attributes for success

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)

Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation

A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude

An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

Post Graduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred

Demonstrated project experience related to functionality and processes within Advanced Planning Software (APS) such as Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, OMP and its integration with ERP and/or SCM

Demonstrated expertise with developing and/or implementing Digital Planning improvements in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, S&OP and S&OE

Demonstrated experience with executing…


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