Senior Consultant - Supply Chain and Operations

Senior Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations – Melbourne

The opportunity

As a Senior Consultant, you will work alongside a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the delivery of high-quality client services across our Supply Chain and Operations practice.

You will have exposure to projects spanning Digital Supply Chain, Procurement, Operational Excellence and Manufacturing Excellence. We are seeking individuals who bring experience in some (not necessarily all) of these areas and who either have prior business consulting experience or demonstrate a strong aptitude to develop core consulting skills such as structured problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder communication.

This role is based in Narrm (Melbourne).

Your key responsibilities 

• Work as part of a growing, high-demand team, supporting clients by applying structured thinking and logical problem-solving to complex business challenges.
• Contribute to a variety of projects across Digital Supply Chain, Procurement, Operational Excellence and Manufacturing Excellence, depending on your experience and development focus.
• Analyse data and business processes to generate insights and support practical, value-driven outcomes for clients.
• Communicate effectively with team members and client stakeholders, including presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders as your consulting capability develops.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for candidates who bring experience or exposure to one or more of the following areas, along with a strong interest in building a career in consulting:

• • Exposure to Digital Supply Chain solutions, such as supply chain IT platforms, analytics and visualisation tools, warehouse or transport management systems, demand planning tools, or emerging technologies (e.g. automation or robotics).
  • Experience or exposure to Procurement in complex organisational environments, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, or process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience or exposure to Operational or Manufacturing Excellence, including continuous improvement, systems thinking, or methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Prior business or management consulting experience, or a demonstrated aptitude and motivation to develop core consulting skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and develop depth in one or more Supply Chain and Operations capability areas over time.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

The salary range for this role is AUD 93,500 to AUD 125,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location. 

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