Associate Partner - Manufacturing

Associate Partner – Manufacturing

Our client is a global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation: their aim is to be the global leader in this area by 2030. With expertise spanning supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, finance, sustainability, data science, organisation design and shared services, our client works together with their clients to transform their businesses and generate real change.

The team has operational experience, are easy to work with and are trusted to get the job done. Their work spans all physical supply chains including but not exclusively Consumer Products, Industrials and Chemicals, Automotive and Aerospace, Life Sciences and Retail. Our client enables a highly entrepreneurial environment, with leaders being given autonomy to pursue the clients, sectors and services that they deem most attractive.

Role overview

The UK manufacturing practice is growing and to support this growth our client is looking to

strengthen the team with an addition of an Associate Partner. The key elements of the role are:

Level

• The role is at a leadership level that includes the management of staff on projects and their development
• High performer at Director or Associate Partner level within a recognised management consultancy

Focus

• Manufacturing subject matter expertise to support the ongoing development of the manufacturing go-to market proposition and strategy
• Iterating the market engagement plan and supporting the execution of this and helping proactively stimulate demand
• Leading client engagements including owning client relationships at all levels (including C-suite) and being the “go-to” person for senior client.

Experience

• Proven track record leading projects with clients
• Sales and account development experience highly preferable
• Preferred sectors of expertise would be life sciences, industrials, chemicals. Food and drink experience is also relevant.
• Consulting experience, whether gained in a consulting firm or in-house, is essential in terms of approaching challenges, structuring work, conducting analysis, taking ownership of deliverables, driving client value, managing engagements, leading teams, and engaging with stakeholders

Attitude and values

• Collaborative and approachable
• Fun and entrepreneurial
• Confident, not arrogant
• Leader and team player
• Effective at leading, managing and coaching people
• Sets and demonstrates high professional standards including quality, depth of understanding, integrity and client centricity on a daily basis
• Excellent client and colleague references
• Seen as a role model by aspiring consultants