Pharma & MedTech Supply Chain - End to End, Senior Associate

About the role

In operations consulting at PwC, you will specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In connected supply chain, you will focus on optimising supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility and collaboration. You will work closely with clients to analyse supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness. You will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network. Focused on relationships, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you will grow your personal brand, deepen technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you will ask questions, and you will use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree

Required Fields of Study: Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration/Management

Minimum Years of Experience: 3 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, ISM CPSM, ISM CSM, or ISC CPSD certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates intimate level knowledge and/or a proven record of success in managerial roles involving the following areas:

• Supply Chain and Operations management, operationalizing business strategies and transforming the end to end supply chain (including: planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, service)
• Lean Operations, Six Sigma, and IT enablement of key business processes

Demonstrates intimate level abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:

• Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Diagnostics industries
• End-to-end supply chain / network strategy and transformation
• Supply chain analytics, supply chain technologies (strategy, master data management, tech platform integration, etc.), ERP transformation
• Supply chain operating models and organizational design
• Process improvement and automation across demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, services
• Developing Service strategies, driving change, business transformation initiatives and turnaround scenarios to achieve maximum results
• Analytical skills in financial analysis
• Deploying Digital strategies and innovations to improve supply chain performance
• Managing teams through the design and implementation of people, process and technology changes, including building solid and collaborative relationships with team members, fostering a productive teamwork environment, leveraging diverse views to encourage innovation, and helping develop and grow team members throughout the course of every engagement, providing timely and meaningful feedback
• Thought leadership, the development of intellectual property (IP), and marketing and promotion of IP
• Supporting incremental business development opportunities, and where possible, identifying new business opportunities including client lead maturation, proposal development, and closing
• Leveraging industry contacts to make introductions and connect the firm to potential clients (short term or long term)
• Maintaining an active rolodex and pipeline of executives
• Working to maintain, expand, and mature those over time

Pay

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Schedule

Full time. Travel requirements: Up to 60%.