EY Hiring For Manager, Supply Chain Generalist. Montreal at Montréal, QC Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Supply Chain Generalist with strong focus in Procurement to join our Montreal team as a Manager. As a supply chain professional, you’ll work with business leaders to provide insights into supply chain transformation, sourcing, procurement, inbound logistics, engineering, manufacturing, final assembly, and product service and delivery. Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we’ll help you achieve your potential. If you are looking for a cutting-edge environment, providing strategic advice in the areas of procurement, manufacturing, logistics, planning, and the overall value chain, this just might be the role you’ve been searching for.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you’ll contribute to Digital Supply Chain & Operations client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You’ll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you’ll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. In line with EY’s commitment to quality, you’ll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. A willingness to travel to meet client needs is expected as needed by client engagements.

Engagement Management:

• Have the ability to lead the design and implementation of different kind of supply chain projects for private and public sector clients
• Deliver an exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues
• Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions
• Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships
• Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-today client interactions

Practice and People Development:

• Support the development of Digital Supply Chain leading practice capabilities at EY
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff
• Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting

Business Development:

• Support the build-out of the Digital Supply Chain practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities
• Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation in both French and English
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post Graduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred
• At the Manager level, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with blue chip organizations
• Subject matter expertise in one, or more, of Category Management/Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Procure 2 Pay processes
• Subject matter expertise in one, or more, of logistics end-to-end process, inventory management, warehousing
• Demonstrated ability to guide large project teams and stakeholder groups through complex Supply Chain process design and operating model implications
• Security clearance is required
• Bilingualism French and English is required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity with the enablement of procurement processes through cloud-based technologies
• Experience with improving performance of large-spend organizations with complex, high volume procurements

What we look for

We’re looking for people that are passionate supply chain consultants, at the top of their game, but who would like to continue to grow their subject matter expertise and help others around them achieve their potential. If you have a passion for assisting businesses achieve their full potential and working with some of the highest performing teams, this role might very well be for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture – built on high-performance teaming – where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It’s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY Way of Work and your health and safety

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way we collaborate, innovate, and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at client or other locations. A critical component of EY’s workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an accommodation based on a reason protected by human rights legislation is provided.

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