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 IBMu2019s 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. Your role and responsibilities As a Business Transformation Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Planning, you will help clients optimize their supply chain operations to achieve better advantaged pricing, greater efficiency, and improved service levels. This role involves transforming operations from suppliers to the ultimate client and refining or developing business strategies in targeted areas or across the whole supply chain. Your primary responsibilities will include: Identify Supply Chain Improvements: Analyze existing supply chain operations to identify areas for improvement, enabling clients to achieve better pricing, efficiency, and service levels. Implement Operational Changes: Develop and implement strategic changes to transform supply chain operations, driving competitive advantage through operational improvements across various value chain areas. Refine Business Strategies: Collaborate with clients to refine or develop business strategies in targeted areas or across the whole supply chain, ensuring alignment with their goals and objectives. Drive Strategic Change: Recognize opportunities for operational improvements and drive strategic change initiatives to deliver next-generation supply chain operations. 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. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.