Consultant - Supply Chain

Management consultant role within the Supply Chain Strategy and Operations department. Reports to a manager, works directly with the client to provide independent expert advice, identify challenges, and design solutions that increase value, efficiency and profitability. Supports both project delivery and business development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Understand client business objectives, challenges and industry trends.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Support the Engagement Manager across the consulting engagement life‑cycle (planning, budgeting, mobilisation, design, content development, risk management).
• Manage individual workstreams and milestones, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Perform analysis using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies (data mining, financial models, market research).
• Review findings and present solutions to the client.
• Develop artefacts that support the presentation of solutions and plans using standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Deliver tasks to the quality standards and processes of the client and Squarcle.
• Identify and pursue follow‑on work and new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Support sales and bid processes where assigned.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior consultants.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Produce internal reporting.
• Develop and refine Squarcle methods and processes.
• Support wider team activities such as knowledge sessions and recruitment.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1) or higher in a related subject or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience in a complex, multi‑echelon supply chain environment.
• Core consulting skills: research, analysis, presentation, attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem‑solving and client‑service skills.
• Self‑directed, independent contributor and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in large‑scale or complex programme environments.
• Understanding of first and second‑line supply chain functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Business Improvement Qualification (Lean, Kanban, Six Sigma).
• S&OP training or supply chain qualification (APICS, CPIM, CIPS or CILT).
• Experience within Defence, Aerospace or other highly regulated programme environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Visio.
• Leadership and workload management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and confidence to work with senior executives.

Benefits

• Generous leave package – 26 days annual leave, increasing to 27 after 3 years and 28 after 7 years; additional days for anniversaries.
• Private medical insurance after probation.
• Recognition and rewards – referral bonus, performance‑related awards, milestone hampers.
• Development and learning – annual training week abroad, funding for relevant qualifications.
• Travel and wellbeing – cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounted railcards.
• Pension – 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution through NOW Pensions.

Eligibility

Must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Dual citizenship or other nationality must be disclosed early; no visa sponsorship available.

EEO Statement

We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background, and race.