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Supply Chain Lead (Mining) - Associate Director - MidrandFull job descriptionAssociate Director - Supply Chain and OperationsWe are:Supply Chain & Operations and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our Fortune 500 clients need big-picture change, so we come at their challenges from all sides with functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and extensive industry know-how. Itxe2x80x99s our job to show clients how to take major leaps forward in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment while becoming more sustainable and resilient. How do we do it? We call out the most important metrics. We cut costs, optimize capital, improve response times and consider ESG values. We connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. And we create strategies and operating models that really work. You are:A Supply Chain and Operations professional who helps clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and/or fulfilment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chains. You use your data skills to develop and implement strategies that improve the entire supply chain process by applying cost efficiency, increasing business effectiveness, and creating synergies and collaboration across companies. Youxe2x80x99ve also got the communication skills to make sure that everyone understands your ideas and how to get them working as quickly as possible. Your experience means that people look to you for guidance and ideas. And you know how to make sure teams get their work done on time, every time. The work:Find solutions to clientsxe2x80x99 supply chain and operations-related challengesSpot and solve challenges using your analytical skills to dive into data and check that against the real worldLead workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processesDetermine what methods and procedures to use when completing projectsGive clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficientlyChallenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growthUse digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their organizations more effective and efficientLead small to medium-sized teams with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledgeEffectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external partiesSupport client sales origination and thought leadership developmentEnsure that projects help clients meet their key goalsDrive a positive impact in the communities where we work and livePlay a central role in enabling our Supply Chain & Fulfilment capabilities in working with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for helping the CSCO/COO, and her or his business partners, address some of the critical business issues faced today, including: Supply Chain Strategy & Segmentation (Operating Model, Process Design, etc.)Strategic Cost Reduction (Zero-Based Supply Chain)Integrated Business Planning: S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory OptimisationControl Tower & AnalyticsSupply Chain End-to-End Cost-to-Serve AnalysisPlatform-Driven Transformation (Technology Strategy, Systems Implementation, etc.)Responsible and Resilient Supply Chain (Risk, Performance, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability)Physical Logistics & Supply Chain Network DesignWarehouse Design & Warehouse AutomationTransportation & Last Mile Delivery Support end-to-end strategy to implementation of supply chain digital and analytics capabilities, including but not limited to SAP, S4/IBP, Oracle, BlueYonder, Kinaxis, 09 Solutions, OMPartners, etc. QualificationsHerexe2x80x99s what you need:Minimum of 10 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiativesExternal experience at a consulting firm in a role equivalent to Associate Director/Lead level within the Mining industry.Extensive experience within Asset Life ManagementA Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree Bonus points if:You have a deep specialization in one or more of the following: procurement or 3rd party cost takeout initiatives; forecasting, supply chain planning, and inventory optimization; manufacturing production experience in either continuous or discrete manufacturing environmentsYou have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentYou excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs, and demonstrating leadershipYouxe2x80x99ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degreeYou have a functional-level understanding of technology solutionsLean or Six Sigma qualificationsYou can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvementPrior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)Bachelors Degree

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