Executive Director

As an Executive Director for Supply Chain at EY Parthenon practice in SaT GDS, your role will be crucial in leading the development of cutting-edge supply chain solutions, supporting business growth, overseeing engagement delivery, and driving practice growth. Your deep expertise in supply chain management, coupled with a passion for operational excellence and digital transformation, will be instrumental in shaping the success of the practice. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Business Development Support** - Collaborate with US business development teams to provide supply chain expertise for designing client-centric proposals. - Serve as the main point of contact for regional practice PPED community and prospective clients, fostering long-term partnerships. - Offer insights on global supply chain trends to help craft forward-looking solutions for new business opportunities. - Identify new GDS service opportunities in supply chain management to expand market presence in the US. - **Engagement Delivery** - Lead GDS teams in delivering complex supply chain transformation projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives. - Act as the primary GDS lead, ensuring seamless communication with US engagement teams for project success. - Continuously optimize GDS delivery processes for high-quality, cost-effective service delivery. - Implement quality control measures to meet or exceed client expectations. - **Solution Building** - Co-develop and deploy innovative supply chain solutions with US teams, leveraging GDS capabilities for scalability. - Lead the integration of advanced technologies like AI and machine learning into supply chain offerings. - Build and refine GDS best practices for supply chain optimization. - **Practice Building** - Contribute to the long-term growth strategy of the GDS practice aligned with the firm's Supply Chain Reimagined vision. - Identify opportunities to expand GDS services and capabilities to support broader client needs. - Represent the GDS practice in internal and external forums to showcase the value of GDS delivery. - **Talent Management** - Lead and manage a diverse GDS team, fostering a high-performance culture. - Drive talent acquisition efforts to attract top supply chain talent. - Develop training and career programs for continuous learning and leadership development. **Qualifications:** - 12-15 years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on GDS operations and transformation projects. - At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional teams. - Deep knowledge of supply chain processes and digital technologies. - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred. - Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders across geographies. As an Executive Director at EY, you will play a vital role in building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, and society. EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate, guided by a commitment to asking better questions for the complex issues of today's world.,