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

Senior Associate, Operations Consulting

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialize in providing consulting services on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyze 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 at PwC, you will focus on optimizing supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility and collaboration. You will work closely with clients to analyze supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness. Working in this area, you will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening 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 are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

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.

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

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• 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 is preferred.
• Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Diagnostics industries
• End-to-end supply chain / network strategy and transformation
• Supply chain analytics, supply chain technologies (strategy, master data mgmt., 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
• Utilizing specialization in 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
• Exhibiting capability in 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; and, working to maintain, expand, and mature those over time.

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%