The opportunity

To effectively compete in the global market and maximize profitability, businesses need efficient supply chains. We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant with a strong focus on manufacturing to join our fast-growing Digital Supply Chain and Operations team. 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. 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 Senior Consultant, Digital Supply Chain & Operations - Manufacturing, you'll contribute to Supply Chain & Operations and manufacturing client engagements as well as internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. 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 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 ensure that work is of high quality. 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 manufacturing and operational excellence engagements for our industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, advanced manufacturing, and mobility clients
• Provide experienced insights and knowledge on manufacturing and operations best practices in a business context of high-speed manufacturing, discrete manufacturing and Engineering-to-Order (ETO)
• Consider the intricacies of operations with supply chain processes, such as direct procurement, production planning and scheduling, materials management and intra-logistics, and warehousing
• Help prepare and lead client conversations including interviews, workshops, visioning sessions, and document outputs
• Lead problem-solving initiatives through root cause analysis methodology and data driven decisions
• Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
• Provide insights by using a robust set of data analytics
• Develop and maintain working relationships and good communication with client personnel at appropriate levels and being able to actively engage them into joint-initiatives
• 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 (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

• Outstanding academic record including a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant consulting or industry experience focusing on manufacturing and operations
• Knowledge and relevant experience working with operational excellence tools and systems (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, JIT, Kaizen, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience interacting with the following areas: Rapid operational and manufacturing assessments across all dimensions; Supply chain and operational excellence transformations; Inventory and warehouse management; Global trade and manufacturing footprint optimization; Operational performance improvement and core business review; Operational cost reduction and Operating model design
• Experience with driving change and ensuring change adoption at large organizations
• Experience in Quality improvement and savings, Re-work cost savings, Overhead cost savings, OEE and Yield improvements, Maintenance strategies and preventative and Autonomous maintenance.
• The willingness and ability to travel to USA up to 60% of a work schedule

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with Digital operations and Smart Factory solutions
• A range of experience or demonstrated understanding across the following: supplier collaboration, product lifecycle management, procurement, operations management, fulfillment, after sales service and maintenance, return and recycle

What we look for

We're looking for people that are passionate supply chain consultants, at the top of their game, but who would like to continue to grow their subject matter expertise and help others around them achieve their potential. If you have a passion for assisting businesses achieve their full potential and working with some of the highest performing teams, this role might very well be for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning 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

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.