Supply Chain Transformation Consultant - Contract

The candidate must be willing to be based for a long term in Saudi Arabia

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Supply Chain and Systems Specialist, you will be responsible in understanding and reviewing the supply chain function of our clients and their related business processes (current operating model) leading to the implementation of enhanced ways of working (future operating model) including the re-engineering of their processes and scoping and implementing supply chain related solutions. Your role also involves understanding and defining the challenges faced by supply chain and ERP systems within a company, supporting the creation of the Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and, developing and implementing solutions to address these issues, while measuring the impact of these changes.
You will spend the majority of your time at our clients' sites, working closely with management and C-level executives. Your responsibilities include advising and assisting with the identification, development, and implementation of processes and solutions in a very hands-on manner.

The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of the Supply Chain area across the entire spectrum of its functions: Procurement & Sourcing (Source-to-Contract, S2C), Purchasing / Operational Procurement (Procure-to-Pay, P2P), Supply Chain Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Warehousing & Inventory Management, Customer Fulfilment (Order-to-Cash, O2C).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Applying subject expertise in evaluating and documenting business operations and processes.
• Analysing work processes, systems, organizational function, and structures using interviews, observation, data and techniques to determine where and how to improve the function.
• Required to document processes and SOP’s from L1-L4 using BMPN, UML, TOGAF and ArchiMate methodology.
• Support the definition of the business requirements for the ERP.
• Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve business performance and be able to challenge conventional thought, offer unique perspectives and conceive more innovative solutions for our clients, while having the confidence to challenge all stakeholders.

YOU WILL HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrable credentials as a Subject Matter Expert.
• At least 5 years of work experience, ideally in related or similar areas to consulting, project management, process improvement etc.
• Experience working with ERP’s, ideally Oracle Fusion and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient, with excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and Arabic is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant local regulations and industry standards.
• An appreciation of the consulting lifestyle and the ability to travel both locally and abroad for short-term and long-term project assignments.
• Preference will be given to an immediate starter.
• This position will be on an initial contract basis with the opportunity to be converted to permanent headcount.

Note: The candidate must be willing to be based for a long term in Saudi Arabia