Job Description
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.Our most valuable asset is our people.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 andmake us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. ZS's Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps our 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.Manager- Supply ChainWe seek a Manager within our Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) space to join our Europe offices. The primary focus of this role will be a mixture of business development & project delivery to clients in the Clinical supply chain space. What You’ll DoCollaborate with internal SCM leaders and account teams to pursue new business opportunities;Develop and manage client relationships in SCM functions, managing multiple projects simultaneously;Own responsibility for work product quality and relevance to client decisions;Lead cross functional teams in the delivery of complex SCM consulting engagements/programs in the pharma/Life Sciences industry;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 functionDevelop SCM venture intellectual capital to be used in marketing and business development;Provide inputs into design of SCM venture assets;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 related disciplines10+ years of experience in management consulting or similar;Deep Supply Chain planning & management domain expertise with a strong understanding of data, technology, an SCM systemsDemonstrated success leading teams delivering complex projects;Skill set and motivation required to be successful in business development;Knowledge of and experience working in priority industries – Life Sciences, Consumer Products / Retail, Industrial Products, Agribusiness, High Tech, Travel & Hospitality;Analytic problem solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details.Fluency in English is required Perks & Benefits:ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. 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.