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GDS Strategy and Transactions – Manager – SCM

In today’s ultra-competitive and volatile business environment, business leaders are looking for strategic partners that can fluidly navigate between strategy and execution. EY-Parthenon has a market-leading proposition to create and maximize value for our clients, whether they are acquiring or divesting assets, or undertaking operational improvement/restructuring.

EY-Parthenon’s GDS Supply Chain (SCM) team works closely with our US Supply Chain Practice and clients to deliver value through the seamless execution of supply chain levers in both deal and non-deal environments. The team works across pillars of Plan, Source, Make and Deliver in the context of transactions and as standalone transformation initiatives.

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon’s GDS SCM practice works on the most complex and high-profile global transactions and supply chain transformations. We are a group of experienced strategy and transaction professionals with a background in supply chain and operations who work across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. As such, we bring a wealth of deep supply chain functional knowledge to our clients in the context of complex transactions and transformations.

This is an opportunity to work across the entire transaction lifecycle (pre-sign diligence, sign-to-close planning, post-close execution, etc.) of the most complex integrations (M&A) and divestitures. Moreover, you’ll have the opportunity to help our clients solve complex supply chain problems, developing innovative solutions that transform the supply chain, improving performance and resiliency across the plan, source, make, deliver/return functions of the supply chain.

We’re looking for a Manager, who supports key outcomes and executes complex supply chain engagements. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a fast growing service offering in Strategy and Transactions.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee engagements that help our clients solve some of their most pressing supply chain issues. Support key decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value. Lead projects that span one or more supply chain pillars (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver) in both deal and non-deal environments. Manage engagements, problem-solve, facilitate, ensure engagement success, and quality in delivery
• Establish regular connectivity and reporting to the US SCM team members. Build relationships with EY offices across the globe. Responsible for high degree of GDS user satisfaction with engagement processes and work products
• Engage on larger SaT projects and pitch for potential supply chain interventions. Ability to analyse the evolving market environment and build solutions / services to cater to the same. Develop Point of View documents and support business development initiatives
• Manage a team of supply chain consultants. Help the team members develop expertise on all SCM pillars. Mentor junior team members to deliver on high quality output on engagements
• Provide insights/observations based on industry/functional knowledge and best practices that span Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver. Leverage expertise in transactions, synergy assessments, and deal implementation on transactions related projects

Skills and attributes for success

• Business and Commercially Driven - work in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients
• Capability Development - contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• Learning - learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences
• Building Relationships - cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support to key decision makers

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post Graduate degree in business management from a premier institute with 8-12 years of applicable consulting and / or industry experience
• At least 3 years of management consulting experience across at least two SCM pillars (Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver) in a top tier consulting firm
• An understanding of the transaction life cycle, and carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx, Python, Power BI, SQL) and expertise in applying analytics to solve supply chain problems/issues
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undertake international travel as per business requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects, and statistical tools
• Experience with working on transactions and in buy and integrate, or sell and separate scenarios

What you can look for

• A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 3,500+ professionals
• Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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