Director Supply Chain Management

The role is for a leader of Supply Chain Consulting area. This senior leadership role requires a dynamic professional with deep domain expertise across the Plan, Source, and Deliver segments of the supply chain. The Director will be responsible for driving consulting engagements end-to-end, including delivery, presales, and sales activities, ensuring high-impact outcomes for clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain strategy and operations, proven leadership in consulting environments, and a track record of managing large, complex projects. This role demands a strategic thinker with excellent client management skills and the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing consulting team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and participate in the end-to-end delivery of supply chain consulting projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives. Lead, mentor, and grow the supply chain consulting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with sales, Pre-sales and Other practice teams to shape proposals, respond to RFPs, deliver compelling presentations, and articulate the business value of supply chain solutions. Leverage deep knowledge in supply chain planning, sourcing, and delivery to design and implement transformational strategies that improve client performance and operational efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on supply chain strategy and execution. Skill Preference Experience with supply chain software and ERP systems (e.g.SAP SCM, Oracle SCM, TMS applications, Digital Procurement Systems) Good understanding of AI / Gen AI / Agentic AI use cases in Supply chain . Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proven ability to work in cross-functional, matrixed environments. Qualification & Experience : Master’s degree or MBA from a Tier 1 business school Minimum 8-15 years of professional experience with a significant portion in supply chain management and consulting. Proven track record working with Tier 1 management consulting firms. Deep domain expertise across Plan, Source, and Deliver functions within supply chain operations. Proven record in defining and/or implementing digital strategies across all stages of the value chain. Demonstrated experience leading consulting teams and managing complex client engagements. Strong commercial acumen with experience in presales, proposal development, and sales enablement. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Hands-on experience leveraging digitization and technology to drive supply chain transformation. Show more Show less