Supply Chain Consultant - Assistant Manager in Slough

KPMG's Supply Chain practice helps clients build leading-edge supply chain capabilities across end-to-end operations. We combine deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities, and trusted relationships to design and implement supply chain transformation programmes, including digital and technology integration.

More and more we are seeing significant events that are having unprecedented impacts on our clients' operations - major disruptions changing customer expectations, emerging technologies, ethical supply chain focus and disruptors entering the market. KPMG's Operational Transformation team comprises circa 75 team members who are trusted by our clients to deliver advice not only on how to resolve their biggest operational problems but to transform their Supply Chain functions to drive differentiation in the marketplace, deliver superior customer experience and competitive advantage.

We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant who is looking to leverage and expand their expertise in Supply Chain, with a desire to contribute to complex projects and develop their consulting skills. The diverse nature of our engagements requires candidates to demonstrate comfort working with ambiguity and a commitment to continuous adaptation and professional development.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in supply chain principles and a desire to learn how to develop transformative operating models across a broad spectrum of industries through data-driven insights and the effective deployment of leading-edge technologies.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for supporting projects ranging in length from several weeks to many months and working within diverse teams of up to 6-8 consultants supported by sub-contractors and members of the client’s own staff.
• You will contribute to delivering projects to agreed deadlines and budgets, although the focus of this role is employing complex analysis to solve client issues.
• Support high-impact client engagements, contributing to our position as the most trusted advisor in Supply Chain.
• Apply problem-solving skills to projects across Transformation, Digital, AI and Sustainability, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in client communication, preparing materials and participating in meetings.
• Drive insightful analysis, blending KPMG expertise with market intelligence and data analytics, to support project objectives.
• Support business development activities, contributing to proposals and presentations.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture, supporting team members and fostering a collaborative environment.

What will you need to do it?

We are looking for someone with a background in Consulting or industry with a focus on Supply Chain (operational or transformation). As such you will need to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes: S&OP, Transport, Warehouse Management, Network Optimisation, Logistics & Manufacturing (performance improvement) and more.
• Experience in supporting Supply Chain operating model transformation and/or demand planning projects for diverse clients.
• A good understanding of ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle and/or best of breed supply chain solutions (LLamasoft, Kinaxis, o9, Anaplan etc).
• Experience using or helping to implement Supply Chain Analytics solutions (modelling, data analysis, visibility) using AI or Machine Learning.
• Ideally Supply Chain experience gained in an industry that manufactures and distributes its own products such as FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemicals, Electronics, Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, or Industrial.

As we work in the Aerospace and Defence sector, we would like to encourage candidates that are eligible and able to gain and retain National Security Vetting at the level of Security Check (SC).

We are open to talk to Supply Chain talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: London, Bristol, Manchester. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.