Senior Business Consultant - Logistics & Supply Chain Transformation

Location: Katowice, 2 days office/3 days remote

Senior Business Consultant - Logistics & Supply Chain Transformation

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

EY GDS is a global leader in delivering value-added Digital Supply Chain and Operations Transformation services to clients across industries. As organizations continue to rethink their supply chains to improve resilience, efficiency and customer service, there is a growing demand for professionals who can combine logistics domain expertise with strong consulting capabilities.

As a Senior Business Consultant, you will work with clients to assess, redesign and optimize logistics and supply chain operations. You will support strategic and operational initiatives across transportation, warehousing, inventory management, distribution networks and end-to-end supply chain processes, helping organizations improve performance and drive sustainable business value.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation programs, operational assessments, strategy engagements and process improvement initiatives while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across geographies and industries.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct logistics and supply chain assessments to identify operational inefficiencies, improvement opportunities and value creation potential
• Analyze current-state business processes and design future-state operating models across transportation, warehousing and inventory management functions
• Lead workshops, interviews and stakeholder discussions to gather business requirements and define transformation roadmaps
• Support clients in developing supply chain and logistics strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
• Evaluate logistics operating models, organizational structures and governance frameworks.
• Perform supply chain diagnostics and benchmarking exercises using industry leading practices and performance indicators
• Analyze logistics networks, transportation operations and warehouse processes to identify optimization opportunities
• Develop business cases and value assessments for transformation initiatives.
• Prepare executive presentations, reports and recommendations for senior client stakeholders
• Support business development activities, proposals, client pursuits and thought leadership initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting supply chain, operations, technology and transformation programs
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and leading practices in logistics and supply chain management

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain processes, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management and distribution operations
• Ability to analyze complex business challenges and develop practical, value-driven recommendations
• Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews and business process assessments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Ability to structure and communicate insights effectively to business and executive stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in client-facing environments.
• Self-driven, collaborative and client-focused mindset with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain consulting, operations transformation or process improvement initiatives
• Experience conducting business assessments, operational reviews, maturity assessments or strategic transformation projects
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and logistics operating models and industry leading practices
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and presentation development capabilities
• Experience developing recommendations, business cases and transformation roadmaps based on quantitative and qualitative findings

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Products, Automotive, Life Sciences or Distribution industries
• Exposure to transportation management, warehouse management, inventory optimization or supply chain planning processes
• Experience supporting business development activities, client pursuits and proposal preparation
• Knowledge of supply chain network design, logistics optimization and performance management methodologies
• Exposure to digital transformation and emerging supply chain technologies.
• Experience working in international and multicultural project environments
• Professional certifications related to Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean, Six Sigma or Project Management

What we look for

• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to understand client challenges and transform them into actionable recommendations
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn new business concepts, methodologies and industry practices
• Adaptability and willingness to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced and evolving client environments
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and solution-focused approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively within diverse and geographically distributed teams
• Strong collaboration, communication and knowledge-sharing skills
• Passion for delivering measurable business outcomes and operational excellence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Professional proficiency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of additional languages will be considered a valuable asset

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations –  Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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