(Senior) Manager Logistics & Fulfilment

EY is a global leader in (tech) Consultancy, Assurance, Tax & Transactions, with a clear ambition: ‘Shape the future with confidence.’ Our mission is to empower organizations to navigate the complexities of the future with assurance. We strive to ask the right questions that lead to innovative solutions and impactful results. This commitment to making a difference is a core driver for our Business Consulting practice.

Your new team 
Join our Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) team, comprising approximately 45 professionals dedicated to transforming and redesigning operations, supply chains, warehousing, (digital) logistics, and smart factories. Within these domains, the Logistics & Fulfilment team specializes in optimizing logistics and fulfilment operations, enhancing efficiency, and fostering sustainable growth. We achieve this by guiding organizations through comprehensive end-to-end logistics transformation programs—from strategy development to implementation.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities
We are seeking a (Senior) Manager Logistics & Fulfilment with (international) consulting experience to enhance our SC&O Consulting practice in Amsterdam (The Netherlands). In this role, you will be the driving force behind challenging transformative projects that significantly improve our clients' business performance.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements with clients to optimize their transportation management processes using best-in-class TMS platforms. This role requires a combination of deep expertise in TMS capabilities, a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain management, and the ability to manage and deliver complex consulting projects.
• Leading the technical- & functional TM workstreams by providing expert insights to team members focusing on overall solution design, integration and configuration. Manage client communication regarding technical feasibility and overall solution design through interviews, leading workshops, status updates, demo's and signing off business decisions.
• Consistently deliver quality client services, driving high-quality work products within the expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery.
• Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers, support bids, proposals and thought leadership, and coach and support EY consultants and client team members to deliver sustainable business outcomes
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business as well as innovations in digital logistics, and the broader supply chain ecosystem.
  
  

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution
Do you excel in a dynamic, ambitious, and collaborative team environment? Are you adaptable and willing to travel as needed? If you are passionate about elevating our rapidly growing team and possess the following qualifications, we want to hear from you!

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A master’s degree (WO) in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with fluency in English.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics, with at least 5 years of TMS consulting experience. This may include international or boutique consulting as well as consulting experience through an in-house consulting or transformation team within a larger organization.
• Demonstrated success in supporting and/or leading Blue Yonder TMS implementation and optimization projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients at all organizational levels.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management skills that allow you to deliver complex transformation projects within set boundaries.
• A commercial acumen that enables you to identify and develop high-quality relationships, converting them into business opportunities and effectively selling consulting projects for sustained growth.
• Leadership experience with a people-centric approach, committed to mentoring and developing team members in an international setting.
• An open and flexible mindset regarding international assignments and diverse projects within the supply chain.
  
  

Ideally, you will also have

• Blue Yonder TMS certification and additional certifications in supply chain or project management
• Experience in developing and delivering logistics decarbonization programs for multinational clients.
• Proficiency in the Dutch language.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. At EY, your competencies and your areas of interest will determine your future:

• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance; 

• 31 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days; 

• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app; 

• Plus, a solid pension plan for the future; 

• We care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office; 

• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad; 

• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones; 

 
All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here. 

Find out more on www.werkenbijey.nl about the many benefits to which you are entitled as employee at EY.

Ready to shape your future with us?
The application process consists of a telephone screening, an online assessmenttest, and three interviews.

Research has shown that women only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas some men already apply if they meet 60%. So, are you interested in this job position, but do you hesitate due to some of the criteria listed above? Please feel encouraged to apply. Become part of our high-performing teams! If you have any questions, please contact us!