Senior Managing Consultant - Supply Chain, Procurement & Manufacturing Transformation (Focus: Planning & Logistics)

Introduction

IBM Consulting is looking for a Senior Managing Consultant to join our Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing Transformation Centre of Competence (CoC). This global team of experts helps clients reimagine their supply chain strategies through innovation, AI, and data-driven insights.

As part of this CoC, you will:

• Inspire and engage clients by sharing IBM's transformation experience and industry best practices.
• Discover and shape opportunities using IBM Consulting frameworks and assets to identify value levers.
• Co-create solutions through domain-led design sessions and innovation garages.
• Partner with local teams to deliver at-scale transformation using proven methods and accelerators.

Why Join IBM Consulting?

• Work with global industry leaders and cutting-edge technologies.
• Drive transformational projects that shape the future of supply chains.
• Access career growth opportunities in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
• Be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help our clients build smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Your role and responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements in supply chain planning and logistics transformation.
• Facilitate workshops and solution design sessions, leveraging deep domain expertise.
• Shape and deliver AI-enabled planning and logistics solutions to drive operational excellence and resilience.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure successful execution of transformation programs.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning and logistics, with leadership roles in consulting or industry.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes (demand, supply, inventory) and logistics operations (transportation, warehousing, distribution).
• Good understanding of leading platforms such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, and logistics systems like SAP Extended Warehouse Management (eWM), Oracle Transportation Management (TM), Blue Yonder, Manhattan Associates.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and advanced analytics applied to planning and logistics.
• Proven track record in large-scale transformation programs and senior stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience working in global, multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Industry experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, or high-tech sectors.
• Familiarity with IoT and smart manufacturing technologies for integrated supply chain solutions.
• Experience in sustainable logistics practices, including ESG compliance.
• Exposure to procurement processes and technologies to enable integrated supply chain solutions.
• Thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or industry forums.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.

Client-provided location(s): London, United Kingdom

Job ID: IBM-77234

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-10T18:54:36