Manager, Tech-driven Transformation (Warehouse Automation & Yard Management), Supply Chain Transformation

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Job description

Connect to your Industry

Want to work with business leaders, and alongside some of the most creative thinkers in industry? Can you develop and deliver innovative and core technology solutions that transform digital enterprise and maximise ROI? From strategy articulation and process design to technology enablement, we work together to simplify the complex, creating tangible value for our clients.

Deloitte's Supply Chain Planning & Fulfilment team sits at the heart of our Global supply chain offering, supporting, advising, and transforming our client's operations and solving their most complex challenges. Our team of experts work across industries to deliver cutting-edge solutions to expose vulnerabilities in our client's supply networks, and build their resilience with sound, timely insight.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other , foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most .

Connect to your opportunity

As a Manager and Decision Intelligence expert in our Supply Chain Fulfilment team, you will play a pivotal role in optimising clients' logistics operations. You'll apply advanced decision intelligence techniques and platforms to translate complex data into actionable strategies, driving efficiency and resilience across global supply chains. This role empowers you to contribute to high-impact engagements, shaping the future of how organisations plan and deliver their products.

Your day-to-day could involve:

• Contributing to the design, development, and implementation of advanced supply chain strategy work across logistics and fulfilment and developing innovative solutions for clients.
• Supporting the architecting and deploying of innovative logistics solutions, encompassing areas such as transportation, warehouse automation, yard management, warehousing, inventory management, and network design, often within a programme delivery framework (e.g., Aera, Rulex, or similar) to analyse complex supply chain data.
• Identify optimisation opportunities and support data-backed recommendations.
• Building and nurturing strong trusted relationships with client stakeholders, understanding their challenges, and articulating the value of Deloitte's solutions.
• Mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment, and contributing to the professional growth of your teams.
• Supporting proposals, thought leadership, and practice development initiatives, leveraging insights and technical expertise.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You're an experienced professional with expertise in logistics and supply chain operations, working at the forefront of decision intelligence. Your programme delivery skills and critical thinking enable you to implement innovative solutions that deliver client value. With strong communication, client relationship management, and leadership potential, you effectively contribute to guiding teams and influencing stakeholders.

Your Technical & Consulting Toolkit:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience across logistics operations, including global transportation, warehouse automation technologies, yard management systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory optimisation, and supply chain network design.
• Hands-on experience with decision intelligence platforms (e.g., Aera, Rulex) or advanced analytical tools that leverage AI/ML for supply chain optimisation, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• A solid understanding of programme and project management methodologies, with a track record of successfully contributing to complex, large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including data modelling, statistical analysis, and the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies.
• Familiarity with leading supply chain planning and execution technologies, ERP systems, and an understanding of how these integrate to drive business value.
• Experience in process mapping, re-engineering, and the application of lean or Six Sigma principles within supply chain and logistics contexts.

Your Essential Soft Skills:

• You instinctively place the client at the heart of every engagement, understanding their unique challenges and building enduring relationships based on trust and mutual success.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to articulate complex strategies with clarity, engaging diverse audiences from technical teams to executive leadership.
• You inspire and guide junior team members while adeptly influencing stakeholders to drive consensus and achieve strategic objectives.
• Your incisive critical thinking and robust problem-solving abilities enable you to dissect complex challenges and architect innovative, practical solutions that deliver tangible results.

Essentials:

• Strong expertise in logistics operations, including transportation, warehouse automation, yard management, warehousing, inventory, and network design.
• Proficiency in decision intelligence platforms (AI/ML) and advanced analytics for supply chain optimisation and forecasting.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking to analyse complex situations and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills for engagement and influence.
• Proven project/programme management acumen for delivering complex initiatives.
• High data literacy and proficiency with supply chain technologies (ERP, APS, WMS).

Desirables:

• Specific industry experience (e.g., Retail, Manufacturing, CPG, Automotive).
• Experience in change management and guiding technology adoption.
• Contribution to business development and commercial acumen, including proposal support.
• Experience navigating global supply chain logistics and regulations.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Expertise in supply chain risk identification and mitigation.

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.

Enterprise, Technology and Performance

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That's where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"As a female professional in Deloitte, I leverage my expertise to deliver impactful solutions for our clients while embracing the diverse and inclusive culture that Deloitte fosters. I appreciate the opportunity to carve out my own career path and am fortunate to be part of a team that values my contributions and supports my professional growth" - Sam, Technology & Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in Bristol, London, or Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return-to-work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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