Supply Chain Analytics Manager (San Francisco)

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

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ZS's Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps our clients to drive higher product availability at lower costs (stock-outs, carrying costs, best Quality and supply chain operating costs) through leveraging analytics, automation and process re-design approaches. Our offerings span the spectrum of strategy, advanced analytics, Manufacturing & Quality Functions and technology to optimize deployment of resources (inventory, network, etc.) while maintaining customer service levels.

Manager- Supply Chain Analytics

We are seeking a Manager to join the growing Supply Chain and Management Venture team. This role will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across industries to improve supply chain performance. This person will have a particular focus on growing our business outside of the healthcare industry in several priority industries, i.e. Agribusiness & Food, Consumer Health, FMCG/Retail, Travel & Transportation and Industrial Products.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with internal SCM leaders and account teams to pursue new business opportunities;
• Leading teams tasked with delivering Supply Chain consulting projects/programs, managing multiple engagements simultaneously;
• Ensuring high quality project deliverables and objective, fact-based recommendations are provided to clients;
• Presenting project deliverables to clients;
• Managing senior client relationships in Supply Chain roles, often serving as the primary ZS point of contact;
• Developing SCM venture intellectual capital to be used in marketing and business development;
• Provide inputs into design of SCM Venture assets (e.g. Canary Decision Studio);
• Developing intellectual capital used in ZS marketing and business development;
• Motivating, coaching and serving as a role model for less experienced ZSers.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (e.g. engineering, computer science, economics, statistics);
• Graduate degree preferred;
• 10-15 years of experience ideally in consulting or similar role;
• Deep supply chain domain expertise, ideally focused on logistics & transportation and/or supply planning;
• Knowledge of data and technologies utilized by leading organizations to manage supply chains;
• Demonstrated success leading teams delivering complex projects;
• Skill set and motivation required to be successful in business development;
• Analytic problem-solving skills with an ability to see the big picture and delve into the details;
• Knowledge of and experience working in high growth industries – Consumer Products / Retail, Industrial Products, Agribusiness, High Tech, Travel & Hospitality; Lean/Six Sigma certifications;
• Fluency in English is required.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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