Supply Chain Manager - Cape TownFull job descriptionManager - Supply Chain and OperationsJob purposeAs Performance Improvement Manager - Supply Chain & Operations, you'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. With guidance from partners, directors and senior managers, you'll identify potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young. By drawing on your knowledge and experience, you'll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership.You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on Supply Chain & Operations projects and internal initiatives. In line with Ernst & Young's commitment to quality, you'll consistently drive projects to completion and confirm that work is of high quality. Your role in leading teams - or parts of teams - on engagements will depend on the size of engagement. When working on engagements, you'll report to higher levels of management, who will expect you to anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate.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.Client responsibilitiesParticipate in Supply Chain & Operations engagementsHelp manage the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leadersParticipate in business development initiativesBuild strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other services across the organizationPeople responsibilitiesDevelop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staffConduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staffContribute to people-related initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Supply Chain & Operations professionalsMaintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staffUnderstand and follow workplace policies and proceduresTechnical skills requirementsYou'll have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas:Rapid supply chain assessmentSupply chain transformationSupply chain process efficiencyProcurement transformationTax effective supply chainInventory managementGlobal trade effectivenessLow carbon and sustainable supply chainOperational performance improvement and core business reviewOperational cost reductionOperating model designField force effectivenessYou'll have knowledge and experience in one or more of Ernst & Young's priority industry sectors:Government & Public SectorUtilitiesConsumer ProductsIndustrial ProductsTechnologyCommunications & EntertainmentHealthcareAdditional skills requirementsDemonstrated track record with a blue chip consulting organization and/or a blue chip organizationStrong academic record including a degreeWhy should I work for Ernst & Young in Supply Chain?To effectively compete in the global market and maximize profitability, businesses need efficient supply chains that meet the complex needs of their operations As a supply chain professional you'll work with business leaders to provide insights into supply chain transformation, sourcing, procurement, inbound logistics, engineering, manufacturing, final assembly, and product service and delivery. Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential.
