Senior Consultant

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Senior Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations – Melbourne

The opportunity

As a Senior Consultant, you will work alongside a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the delivery of high-quality client services. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects across Digital Supply Chain, Procurement, Operational Excellence, and Manufacturing Excellence. If you already have experience in these areas, we'd love to hear about it. If not, show us your potential to grow into a strong consultant in these fields—and we'll provide the support and development to help you get there.

This role is based in Narrm (Melbourne).

Your key responsibilities 

• We're a growing team in high demand, looking for individuals who approach business problems with structured thinking and a logical mindset.
• You'll have the chance to work on a variety of impactful projects across Digital Supply Chain, Procurement, Operational Excellence, and Manufacturing Excellence, applying data-driven analysis to generate insights and drive results.
• Strong communication skills are essential—you'll need to confidently present your perspective to senior executives and help deliver transformational change for our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience delivering Digital Supply Chain solutions, such as Supply Chain IT platforms, analytics and visualisation tools, warehouse and transport management systems, demand planning systems, blockchain, or automation/robotics technologies.
• Exposure to Procurement within complex, large-scale organisational environments—beyond purely transactional activities—with a focus on strategic sourcing and process optimisation.
• Demonstrated capability in Operational and Manufacturing Excellence, including continuous improvement initiatives, systems thinking, and methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma in both operational and manufacturing contexts.

Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Good understanding of one or more of our Supply Chain and Operations areas, and capability to become a leader in one or more of those areas. 
• Relevant business consulting experience 

What we offer you

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences  
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally     
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at  

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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