Manager Logistics & Fulfilment

Job description

EY is a global leader in (tech) Consultancy, Assurance, Tax & Transactions. The ambition is clear: ‘Shape the future with confidence'. EY aims to help organizations shape the future with confidence. We’ll continue to ask the better questions we’re known for, to get to the new and better answers the future demands. This desire to make an impact is also an important driver for the Business Consulting practice. You will join the Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) team, which consists of +/-45 FTEs. The practice focuses on themes such as transforming and redesigning operations, supply chains, warehousing, (digital) logistics and smart factories. Within these domains, the Logistics & Fulfilment team focuses specifically on helping clients to optimize their Logistics & Fulfilment operations, driving efficiency and enabling sustainable growth. Typically, this is achieved through accompanying organizations in the implementation of company-wide end-to-end Logistics transformation programs - from strategy and concept to development and implementation.
 
For our SC&O Consulting practice in Amsterdam (The Netherlands), we are looking for a Manager Logistics & Fulfilment to strengthen our Logistics & Fulfilment Consulting team.

Your key responsibilities

The Manager Logistics & Fulfilment is the driving force behind meaningful transformation projects at our clients. Your key role will be to deliver projects that improve our client’s business performance. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will manage logistics transformation projects and identify- and start new related projects. Further responsibilities are:

• Support Senior Logistics & Fulfilment Executives at global companies in designing and executing transformative strategies in Logistics and Fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships and identify new business opportunities in an international environment (e.g. by responding to RFP’s, developing proposals and thought leadership).
• Support the design and implementation of comprehensive logistics strategies, including digital enablement. This includes knowledge of and working with digital tools such as WMS, TMS and Logistics control towers in collaboration with technology teams and 3rd parties.
• Maintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across (digital logistics), analytics, hyper automation, the supply chain ecosystem and broader marketplace.

Skills and attributes for success

Do you thrive in a dynamic, ambitious and close-knit team environment? Are you flexible and willing to travel (if needed)? Are you eager to take our fast-growing team to the next level, and do you recognize yourself in the following qualifications?

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Ideally, 6 – 8 years’ experience in supply chain management or consulting, with specific expertise in logistics, operational excellence, and digital tools (e.g. TMS, WMS, OMS, control towers, etc.)
• Excellent analytical capabilities, entrepreneurial spirit, intrinsic motivation to help establish & strengthen relationships with our clients, drive, enthusiasm, conceptual thinking, communication and influencing skills and pragmatism in execution.
• Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to identify and cultivate quality relationships, transforming them into business opportunities and effectively selling consulting projects to drive sustained business growth
• Leadership experience with a people-oriented mindset and commitment to support the development of others, through taking on coaching and counselling roles for team members in an international environment.
• Minimum WO master certificate (for example a degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related) and fluent language skills in English.

Ideally, you will also have

• Certification and/or hands-on (extended) working experience with tools such as Blue Yonder TMS/WMS, SAP TM and Aera etc.
• Experience working with both Senior Executives and shop floor personnel at client companies.
• An open and flexible mindset on working abroad and on working on different projects within the supply chain.
• Experience in logistics decarbonization programs development and delivery to multinational clients. 
• Command of Dutch language skills.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. At EY, your competencies and your areas of interest will determine your future:

• 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.

Find out more on www.werkenbijey.nl about the many benefits to which you are entitled as employee at EY.

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The application process consists of a telephone screening, an online assessmenttest, and three interviews.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply now by submitting your CV and motivation letter (in English).

Research has shown that women only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas some men already apply if they meet 60%. So, are you interested in this job position, but do you hesitate due to some of the criteria listed above? Please feel encouraged to apply. Become part of our high-performing teams! If you have any questions, please contact us!

An (online) assessment and a pre-employment screening are part of the application procedure.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.