Manager - Supply Chain (Powered Technology)

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Job Title/Req Number: Manager - Supply Chain (Powered Technology) / 106589

Base Location: London, Bristol, Manchester  plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG Supply Chain function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from multiple locations, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval.

We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager, Supply Chain?

At KPMG, we believe in the importance of creating consistently brilliant customer and employee experiences. The way we do that is by combining our unique insights with a talented team of experience designers alongside the transformation capability to make it real.

What will you be doing?

• Deep understanding of ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics. Experience of other Supply Chain technology platforms such as Oracle would be beneficial.
• Lead and manage Supply Chain technology projects and/or workstreams for our Priority and/or Mid-Market clients in various sectors.
• Detailed knowledge of Supply Chain processes – including Sales and Operational Planning, Transport Management, Warehouse Management, Network Optimisation, Source to Pay, Supplier Risk Management, and Contract Management.
• Experience designing and implementing Supply Chain operating model changes as part of transformation programmes.
• Experience of delivering change management strategies in complex multi-business unit/multi-geographical environments would be an advantage.
• Contribute towards practice development to improve existing, and identify new, Powered propositions and solutions and assets.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience in deploying Supply Chain technology solutions across clients in various sectors.
• Experience undertaking and leading elements of transformation programmes, including the implementation and deployment of technology that transforms the way clients manage their Supply Chain operations.
• Experience in developing transformation roadmaps, which include well-supported solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Experience working as a workstream lead on large engagements or as a project manager on smaller scale engagements.
• Experience communicating compelling and well-thought-out results and recommendations from analysis of complex datasets to a range of audience types.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with corporate organisations in Retail and CPG.
• Technical expertise in experience design principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in experience design.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Supply Chain  talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Manchester
• Bristol

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms.  Click the links to find out more below:

• Consulting at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/consulting/
• ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/it-s-her-future/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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