EY Manager - Supply chain Operations Planning Toronto 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

953641042

Your key responsibilities

As Manager, Digital Supply Chain & Operations, you'll contribute to Supply Chain & Operations client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You'll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements and escalate these as appropriate. 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, provide thought leadership in your area of expertise 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 confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer. 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 client engagements that transform Supply Chains through a cross-disciplinary approach
• Help prepare and lead client conversations including interviews, workshops, visioning sessions and document outputs
• Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
• Provide insight by using a robust set of data analytics.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• 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 (and 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

• Post Graduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated project experience related to functionality and processes within Advanced Planning Software (APS) such as Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, OMP and its integration with ERP and/or SCM
• Demonstrated expertise with developing and/or implementing Digital Planning improvements in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, S&OP and S&OE
• Demonstrated experience with executing business blueprint and documenting business requirements
• Experience with driving change and ensure change adoption at large organizations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Digital Logistics and Fulfillment helping client improvement operational efficiencies of their transportation, warehouse and distribution centre
• Experience with implementing ERP, WMS and TMS modules a plus
• Experience with manufacturing operations a plus

What we offer

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

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.