Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert – Connected Supply Chain at PwC South Africa

This role is a Supply Chain Management domain/SME able to implement and take to market the Connected Supply Chain GTM plays - Senior role in the supply chain domain specifically Network design, Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain – Planning and Modeling with strong technology background. Someone that can be left to guide and run a project.

Qualification requirements:

• A Master Degree (MS / MBA) in Supply chain, Industrial Engineering etc. will be a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics.

Experience requirements:

• 8-12 years of work experience in consulting and non-consulting roles.
• A cross-industry experience will be a plus

Responsibilities:

Delivery:

• Identify and scope operations improvement opportunities for clients across value chain (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver)
• Document client requirements, business environment, people capabilities and technology architectures
• Fulfill the lead role in client supply chain related industries engagements and industry solutions and tools
• Understand and interpret business requirements
• Conceive innovative solution for clients
• Manage sub team delivery on assignment
• Actively participate and manage portions of project delivery
• Think independently and creatively when formulating solutions
• Fulfil various project assignments as required
• Participate in the design and delivery of end-to-end business solutions which could be enabled by technology
• Develop a working knowledge of current technologies and their applications within a business context
• Lead role in relevant industries
• Lead delivery teams of consultants and ensures quality delivery
•  Support and take on minor project management activities

Sales:

• Conceive innovative solutions for clients
• Actively contributes to the compilation of proposals and bid documentation
• Engage with clients in identify opportunities for improvements within their businesses
• Shares responsibility for business development initiatives

Relationships:

• Be able to build and sustain professional relationships both within PwC and externally
• Actively collaborate with colleagues in solving challenges
• Build effective relationships with team members that you lead

Skills requirements:

• Have a very good understanding distribution, manufacturing and retail environments
• Have a track record in delivering improvement projects in Supply Chain diagnostics, optimization and solution implementation.
• Have an understanding of project management tools and techniques
• Have experience in and an understanding of business process modelling techniques
• Experience in systems development and SDLC methodologies will be an added advantage
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and coordinate tasks to meet multiple deadlines
• Must be a self-starter, motivated individual who works well under pressure
• Manage and plan own work
• Open-minded, practical and able to solve problems
• Attention to detail and committed to quality
• Ability to perform quality reviews on others work and provide constructive feedback when required

General

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Innovative
• Resilient
• Cope well under tight deadlines and work well under stress

Relationships

• Is a team player and contributes to team success

Learning and growth

• Is curious – learning, sharing and innovating
• Willingness to continually learn and develop skills across a multitude of core competencies
• Approaches problem solving in a logical and structured manner with due consideration given to alternative solutions
• Able to handle complex problems and apply appropriate judgement in evaluating solution inputs