Senior Supply Chain Consultant

The organisation

Total Logistics is a leading independent supply chain and logistics consultancy firm that works for clients from across the world in all industry sectors, from electronics to FMCG, heavy industry, automotive and specialist retail. Clients range from multinational market leading companies (like Adidas, Wella, Unilever, Nestle, Haribo, Pfizer, Delhaize and Argos) to smaller successful entrepreneurial businesses The team of logistics and supply chain consultants undertakes projects spanning from large scale global supply chain strategy reviews to local market implementations. The team is highly experienced and as each member works solely for Total Logistics, the organization is able to keep all knowledge within the business offering continuity to the clients.

Total Logistics has completed over 1,000 projects in more than 40 countries over 25 years, giving the consultancy firm the experience and capability to deliver both strategic projects and operational assignments globally (50% of the firms income is generated outside the UK). Total Logistics focuses on improving profit margin for the clients, either by reducing costs, or by facilitating revenue growth. Supported by class-leading modelling tools, the experienced consultants deliver step change improvements to customers’ operations.

The firm is renowned for their strong attention to detail, their team working approach to project delivery, their use of market leading technologies and their ability to get the job done on time and on budget. Their independence from suppliers ensures that Total Logistics is impartial and can look at the full range of potential logistics and supply chain solutions.

Total Logistics has a strong record of successful project delivery. Over 70% of the business comes from previous clients, with around half of the remainder coming from referrals and recommendations. This retention record reflects the strong partnerships the supply chain consultants develop with their clients, as well as the high quality and practical advice that is provided.

Total Logistics works from offices in the UK (Wokingham / Berkshire) and in the Netherlands (Roermond / Limburg). Roermond is the base for this position. 

The position

Consultants are expected to help clients design or improve their supply chain management operations in an effort to improve service or cut costs. Consultants make recommendations regarding warehouse operations, delivery operations and distribution strategies amongst other areas.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Familiarization visits to clients to define scope, timelines and project organization, brief and meet the client team.
• Collect all relevant data and use specific models to analyse and interpret the data.
• Present solutions / recommendations to the client.
• Support clients through the design specification, implementation and start-up of projects.
• Enhance internal modelling tools and techniques.
• Support the Senior Management Team in developing new business opportunities. (the above list is not exhaustive)

Candidate profile

• Engineering or other technical degree from a respectable institution
• 3 to 5 (plus) years post qualification experience in a consultancy, logistics, supply chain, production or other technical environment.
• Specific knowledge of and experience with automated warehouse equipment or retail is preferred
• Highly organized and structured approach to work
• Highly analytical: will possess a structured thought process and able to work through a problem in a methodical fashion
• Familiarization with database analysis techniques would be an advantage
• Highly numerate
• Articulate: able to clearly communicate complex ideas and solutions to both a technical and non-technical audience
• Pro-active by nature: consistently looks to do that little bit more
• Possess the right “attitude”. This would be manifested in a certain confidence of approach coupled with an eagerness to do more, not just what’s required.
• Performance driven and result driven
• Highly literate, able to structure a proposal document and other project documents in a clear and concise manner
• Not be easily phased or ‘put off’. Must have a relatively thick skin and be capable of working with dissenting views and yet focused enough to stick to a plan.
• Capable to deal with having ideas interrogated and still maintain direction
• Well developed interpersonal skills, able to put client at ease and confident in dealing with people at all levels in a client’s organization
• Client focused
• Fit well with the team (either as project manager or team member) in sharing ideas (or problems) and not keeping them to themselves
• Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis in both the Netherlands and abroad
• Excellent verbal and written language skills: English and Dutch are essential / German is desirable

Salary indication

The salary indication for this position is max. € 100.000, including bonuses.

Interested?

You are requested to apply to this position by using the form below.

Total Logistics uses a rigorous recruitment process to ensure the highest quality of consultant is employed. Practical experience is equally as important as technical skills, and the ability to fit in with the existing Total Logistics team is essential. All the logistics and supply chain consulting staff are required to have hands-on experience; for example in running supply chains, manufacturing sites or working for respected 3PLs. The recruitment process includes several hours of tests, role plays and practical discussions. This commitment to quality in the recruiting policy ensures the best mix of practical experience, logistical best practice and a passion for all things supply chain. Total Logistics believes in a conscientious recruitment process to ensure a long lasting work relationship.