Supply Chain Advisor, Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations (Transformation) (Senior Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1547711), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.

Help clients understand the health of their supply chains. Analyze supply chain processes to identify and recommend changes. Analyze logistics data and apply analytic methods to advise clients on how to understand, predict, and control logistics operations and processes throughout the supply chain. Advise on Rapid Supply Chain Assessment, Sales & Operations Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Global Trade Optimization (GTO), and/or Operating Model Effectiveness (OME). Conduct current state assessments of the supply chain. Assist clients in setting outputs to satisfy planned sales, purchasing materials, and logistics flow of product between origin and consumption. Advise and assist in the implementations on improvements to supply chains in emerging markets, and work with sustainability teams to integrate environmental, sustainable and low carbon aspects into end-to-end supply chains. Help clients incorporate tax, customs, and security constraints within a global supply chain, and reduce tax burdens.

Lead and direct teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds by providing constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Manage risk in the delivery of quality client services. Generate and manage new business opportunities.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field and 8 years of related experience (5 years of which must be progressive, post-baccalaureate). Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field and 7 years of related work experience.

Must have 7 years of advisory and/or consulting experience. Alternatively, employer will accept 5 years of advisory and/or consulting experience and 2 years of industry experience.

Must have 5 years of experience providing advisory and/or consulting services in 4 of the following supply chain and operational areas that impact the supply chain function: assessments, supply chain strategy, operating model design, distribution/logistics, network optimization, inventory management, procurement and sourcing, lean-six sigma, sales and operations planning, or operations cost reduction.

Must have 7 years of experience using Excel, Macros, Pivot Tables.

Must have 7 years of experience writing and delivering presentations for executives in Power Point.

Must have 4 years of experience with simulation tools and supply chain analytical tools.

Must have 3 years of experience managing advisory and/or consulting professionals on advisory and/or consulting engagements.

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing a diverse team of professionals on multiple project teams.

Requires travel up to 80%, of which 20% may be international, to serve client needs.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search”, then “Search Jobs" (Job Number - 1547711).

• 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.