Senior Manager/Director - Strategy & Operations - Supply Chain

• Leverage your network in the supply chain segment, develop new business relationships and expand our client base
• Identify gaps in the market and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth for our operations
• Work with account drivers and industry teams to create compelling value propositions for our clients
• Drive revenue growth and business development to achieve our company’s commercial goals

• Collaborate with partners and directors to develop and execute the overall strategy for the Supply Chain Planning practice, in alignment with PwC's Advisory strategy
• Provide visionary leadership to the team, setting clear objectives that are aligned with PwC’s Advisory objectives
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery, identifying opportunities to enhance our offerings and stay ahead of industry trends
• Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships that add value to the firm, both with clients and strategic partners
• Collaborate with other practice leaders to leverage synergies and create cross-functional opportunities

• Analyse identified issues and help define approaches to solve them with the project team by applying best practices, benchmarks and thought leadership to implement process and organisational improvements
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
• Understand client needs, industry trends and market dynamics to provide tailored consulting solutions
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction thanks to effective communication and the delivery of value-added services
• Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance service delivery

• Lead, mentor, train and develop a high-performing team, and assess their performance
• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations
• Manage resource allocation and project assignments to optimise team productivity
• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together and accomplish more than they could separately

• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies/tools in supply chain planning
• Share insights and knowledge with the team and clients to drive thought leadership

• Master’s degree in economics, supply chain management, (bio-)engineering, business administration, sciences or comparable by experience
• Expert in one of the above mentioned industries (Pharma & Life Sciences, Consumer Goods or Industrial Manufacturing & Automotive)
• Minimum of fifteen years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, among which at least five years of business consulting experience
• Career built on a combination of roles in industry and business consulting, or as an engagement lead for one of the major supply chain planning tool vendors
• Driven a full supply chain transformation with a digital planning component
• In-depth knowledge of planning processes, strategies, and best practices and a proven track record in the design and implementation of a complete supply chain planning solution (demand/supply/distribution)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand client challenges and objectives
• Result-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving revenue targets
• Leadership experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English and Dutch and/or French
• Persuasive yet truthful and authentic communicator
• Self driven
• Willingness to travel

• Flexibility: flexible working hours so you can decide your most effective working pattern.
• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
• Rewards that matter to you: a flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.
• Diversity & inclusion: we believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves. We organize various D&I initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community, comprising 9 diversity groups with over 200 PwC employees aiming to make an impact within and beyond PwC.
• A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).
• Well-being: an extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources. We encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular wellness challenges and various catering options at our cafeteria.
• Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.
• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.
• Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes.

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