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EY-GDS Business Consulting -SC&O – Staff Consultant – Network Design

EY GDS Business Consulting, one of the fastest-growing service lines in EY GDS Client Service, provides Technical & Business Consulting services. You will work with global professionals to solve some of the toughest challenges faced by clients. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, there will be ample opportunities to learn and lead, to enable you to advance your career to the next level. As part of our EY GDS – SC&O team, you will help clients to assess their supply chain processes, evaluate & develop the supply chain transformation strategies and optimize the various supply chain processes using the proven EY approach.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for the Staff with the basic understanding of Supply Chain Consulting/Analytics/ Logistics/ Greenfield Analysis /Network Optimization & Simulation/ Baseline Modelling / Supply Chain Design etc.to join the Logistics Consulting group of our EY-GDS SC&O Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering. The consultants are expected to work on supply chain/logistics engagements for our clients globally.

Your key responsibilities:

• At least 0-3 years within the relevant domain of supply chain network strategy across industries and work experience providing solutions in a commercial setting.
• You will assist clients in analyzing and optimizing the supply chain network to promote efficiency and cost reduction.
• You will contribute to the development of new solution assets and sector-related logistics/analytics products.

Primary roles will be (but not limited to):

• Supply Chain Understanding & Strategy Design:
  • Support the evaluation of the existing supply chain network and contribute to identifying areas for improvement.
  • Assist in designing supply chain networks and develop strategies under the guidance of senior personnel.
  • Perform scenario planning & predictive analysis, giving meaningful linkage to decision-making for execution.
• Modelling & Testing:
  • Participate in using software to simulate and test proposed supply chain network models and learn to analyze cost-benefit outcomes.
• Communication & Reporting:
  • Coordinate with various teams internally to understand requirements and provide progress updates as directed.
  • Assist in preparing detailed reports on implemented strategies, analysis findings, and recommendations.
  • Learn to ensure that all solutions proposed comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Forecasting & Inventory Management:
  • Forecast demand trends and ensure that supply chain networks can meet these demands while maintaining optimal inventory management.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting:
  • Create visualizations of KPIs & alerts using any tool.
  • Track, report, and analyze key performance indicators of client supply chains.
• Training & Implementation:
  • Develop training materials and implementation guides for clients to facilitate transition to new supply chain structures.
  • Support the team with running multiple scenarios as per the requirement.
  • Maintain the database in a hygienic manner supported with strong queries ensuring reliability and repeatability.General skills to have:
• Good to have a basic knowledge of R/Python, SQL, Excel, any BI tool (Tableau/Qlikview/Power BI/Alteryx).
• Keen to work in projects with cross-functional and cross-country stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate insights.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for clients and management is an essential part of the role.
• Consulting experience will be considered a plus.
• Effective communication skills and experience in the client-facing role are required.

Qualifications

• MBA (Supply Chain/ Operations) from Tier-1/2 institutes with 0-2 years of relevant business/consulting experience in logistics function is crucial.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in greenfield analysis, network optimization and design consulting.
• Basic to mdoerate understanding of Coupa (LLamasoft) supply chain guru, AIMMS, Anylogistix, and other relevant network optimization tools.
• Basic to moderate understanding of network optimization technologies.
• Familiarity with various WMS/TMS solutions such as SAP EWM/TM, Manhattan WMOS/TMS, Blue Yonder WMS/TMS, Oracle WMS/TMS, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Project management experience is a plus.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback 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.

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