EY Business Consulting
Supply Chain - Senior Consultant 1/2/3
Our objective is to assist clients in improving their supply chain management by offering innovative supply chain solutions. A key component of supply chain performance is to enable the organization s capability through supply chain technology solutions. The client base spans across industries and includes multinational companies from oil gas, power utilities, real estate construction, etc.
The opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional having experience in supply chain technology solutions covering end-to-end supply chain functions to join our Supply Chain Operations consulting team. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA (MM, SD, PP, EWM) and SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Procurement, Contracts, Supplier Management)
and strong understanding of supply chain operating models, supplier management and contract management practices followed in leading industries.
Key responsibilities
As a Senior consultant, you will be part of a team of professionals with extensive Supply Chain consulting and industry experience.
Your responsibilities include
- Assist in evaluating client ERP systems and provide comprehensive reports on their readiness for implementing SAP as a solution
- Complete business process mapping to ensure alignment between organizational goals and SAP functionalities, enabling streamlined operations and enhanced decision-making across all departments
- Work with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to collect business requirements and convert client needs into technical requirements and specification (Business Requirement Documents - BRDs)
- Support end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4 HANA (MM, SD, PP, EWM) and SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Procurement, Contracts, Supplier Management)
- Assist client IT or technology teams in configuring and customizing SAP modules to align with business processes, in line with leading industry practices
- Support client IT or technology providers, for integration of existing tools and technology with SAP (using API s) as per client requirements
- Provide support for SIT, UAT sessions, and Go-Live support during solution implementation
- Conduct workshops for requirements gathering, and user training sessions, for supply chain stakeholders
- Responsible for leading the development and submission of high-quality proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational capabilities
- The incumbent is required to collaborate cross-functionally with business teams and other technology consultants as required
- Monitor project milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget
- Adherence of work timings to Middle East working hours is required
- Contribute to business case development and completes RFP response, showcase SAP solutions and capabilities, conduct awareness and demonstration sessions with client
Skills and attributes for success
- Evaluated client ERP for SAP readiness, developed business requirements documents
- Completed business process mapping for supply chain function, in line with SAP requirements
- Supported at least 1 full life-cycle implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA or SAP Ariba
- Proven experience in developing BRDs and Design documents to translate into technical requirements and specifications, providing insights on system and technical components to incorporate into the technical design
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport with all stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Knowledgeable in end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, contract management, and warehousing
- SAP Certifications e.g.
SAP Certified Application Associate
for S/4 HANA and SAP Ariba is a must - Experience with cloud-based deployments and SAP Business Network
- Business process mapping completed using tools like SAP Signavio, would be an added advantage
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively in a teaming environment
- Ability to travel as needed to meet project requirements.
- Willing to travel to Middle East and work as per Sunday to Thursday working week and support MENA timings (11AM 8.30 PM), as preferred (supporting Middle East Clients)
Ideally, you ll also have
- Customer handling, Report writing, Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience in usage of analytical tools/ representations
- A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
- An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of business consultant professionals, in the integrated global business worldwide.
- Opportunities to work with EY Business Consulting practices regionally/globally with leading businesses across a range of industries
At EY, we re dedicated to helping our clients, from start ups to Fortune 500 companies and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.
