Connected Supply Chain - TMS Logistics, Director

Supply Chain Consultant

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialize in providing consulting services on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

In connected supply chain at PwC, you will focus on optimizing supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility and collaboration. You will work closely with clients to analyze supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness. Working in this area, you will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximizing client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Requirements and Preferences :

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum Degree Required : Bachelor Degree

Required Fields of Study : Economics, Business Administration / Management, Engineering, Management, Operations Management / Research, Supply Chain Management, Data Processing / Analytics / Science

Minimum Years of Experience : 10 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree Preferred : Master Degree

Preferred Fields of Study : Supply Chain Management, Operations Management / Research, Industrial Engineering

Certification(s) Preferred : Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Preferred Knowledge / Skills :

Demonstrates extensive abilities and / or a proven record of success with Supply Chain Logistics including demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following skillsets :

Defining, designing, and reviewing warehouse and transportation operations, processes, operating model, product flow, planning processes including forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, S&OP / S&OE, capacity planning, inventory planning, and Integrated Business Planning;

Leveraging SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder Transportation Management Systems (TMS) knowledge to assist clients in the implementation and support of TMS packaged solutions, with emphasis on designing, implementing, and supporting Supply Chain processes and solutions;

Significant experience with leading clients and project teams in SAP / ORACLE TMS testing, User Acceptance testing, training development and delivery;

Knowledge and experience working with multiple top to mid-tier TMS vendors and experience leading and delivering TMS projects with the vendors;

Demonstrated excellence in project management, leading direct and indirect reports in a matrixed and multi-echelon environments through the design and implementation of people, process and technology changes to the logistics and warehousing functions at our clients;

Proven capabilities to work with complex planning data and analytical tools (e.g O9,SAP, ORACLE) to identify overall supply chain and facility design opportunities, model alternative approaches, and lead business case development to support design decisions and investment requirements;

Managerial-level leadership experience with recognized TMS, WCS and WES vendor systems; and,

Understanding of overall supply chain market best practices related to transportation, warehousing, and distribution trends and how the systems integrate in to various systems including ERP, TMS, and automation controls.

Demonstrates extensive abilities and / or a proven record of success with managing the identification and addressing of client needs with a focus on design, process, and technology changes to supply chain organizations by :

Leading teams to generate a vision for supply chain strategy;

Establish direction and motivate internal and external team members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation;

Participating in client discussions and meetings, managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents, conducting analytics associated with planning processes and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues;

Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and,

Keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.