S trategy Insights & Planning Consultant
ZS's Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps our pharmaceutical & biotech clients to drive higher product availability at lower costs (stock-outs, carrying costs, and supply chain operating costs) through leveraging analytics, automation and process re-design approaches. Our offerings span the spectrum of strategy, advanced analytics, planning and technology to optimize deployment of resources (inventory, network, etc.) while maintaining customer service levels.
Supply Chain Analytics Consultant
We seek a Consultant within our Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) space to join our London or Frankfurt offices. The primary focus of this role will be to lead multiple projects to clients in the Clinical Pharmaceutical supply chain space.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, managing multiple engagements and maintaining strong relationships.
- Lead cross functional teams in the delivery of complex SCM consulting engagements/programs in the pharma/Life Sciences industry
- Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on supply chain and manufacturing challenges.
- Develop roadmaps, implementation strategies and support digital transformation plans in collaboration with clients.
- Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and developing ZS points of view and assets.
- Update senior leaders and prepare and present the majority of client presentations
- Manage senior client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for the SCM function
- Motivate, coach and serve as a role model for project team members
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT, Supply Chain or Engineering related disciplines
- 5-8 years of experience in management consulting or similar within the pharmaceutical industry
- Deep Supply Chain planning & management domain expertise with a strong understanding of data, technology, and SCM systems
- Demonstrated success leading teams delivering complex projects
- Skill set and motivation required to be successful in business development
- Analytic problem solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details
- Fluency in English is required
How you'll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United Kingdom , visit ZS UK office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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What We Do
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 13,000 employees in over 35 offices worldwide.
Why Work With Us
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