Supply Chain Associate

At SGV, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help SGV become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

SGV is looking for motivated and creative individuals who bring rigor and practicality, and driven to deliver tangible results that solves the most pressing challenges of businesses today.

Our Consulting team takes a strategic approach to helping clients define, transform and sustain leading performance. Our
Supply Chain
practice is looking for associates who are keen and interested in the following areas:

• Rapid Supply Chain Assessment
• Operations Management
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Procurement Transformation
• Supply Chain Network Design
• Logistics and Distribution Optimization
• Cost to Serve Analytics
• Inventory Optimization
• Manufacturing Analytics
• Cost and Working Capital Reduction
• Process Benchmarking
• And any other Supply Chain and Operations related topics.

Your key responsibilities

• As a Supply Chain Associate, you will:
• Assist in the execution of projects according to the defined approach and methodology with guidance from his/her Senior Associates and Managers
• Provide support in gathering data and information to understand the business processes and procedures through interviews and process walkthroughs with the client counterparts
• Conduct research and collection of relevant information and knowledge from internal resources to provide value-adding recommendations and solutions to the client
• Contribute ideas with the team to complete and improve project output
• Participate in the preparation of management reports
• Support Managers in proposal development and attend meetings with the clients to understand their needs and to offer relevant insight and solutions
• Attend and participate in internal trainings
• Complete the required and assigned web-based learnings
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
• Contribute and promote SGV's brand and work to its values
• Develop positive relationship with peers, supervisors, and mentors/counselors within SGV and globally within the Firm

Requirements for the Role

• A bachelor's degree in
  Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Management, Operations/Supply Chain management courses, or any Business Management course
• No minimum work experience required
• Certification in engineering degrees (i.e., Certified Industrial Engineer) and/or continuous improvement (i.e., lean six sigma) are a plus

Core

• Able to work effectively and efficiently in a team
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Strong understanding of business processes
• Capable of producing quality outputs and in a creative way
• Able to meet tight deadlines and project timeline is open in working beyond office hours
• Flexible and is willing to work in client sites within or beyond Metro
• Manila and is open for secondment in other EY offices
• Has good attitude towards work and has strong desire to learn
• Proficient in English language skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in MS Applications (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)
• Interested to pursue a long-term career in Supply Chain and Operations practice

Planning skills

• Able to organize project activities and schedules in line with the approach and methodology
• Able to prioritize project activities and workload when deadlines are tight

Analytical thinking

• Able to understand business problems, identifying needs and responding through innovative and practical solutions
• Able to understand and convey business issues and technical concepts
• Accurately identify client issues and communicate clear explanations and suggested actions to the project team
• Understands and is capable of performing Data Analytics (if applicable)
• Able to respond promptly to all client requests while adhering to review procedure

Communication skills

• Has good presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Able to communicate effectively with client counterparts through structured questioning, careful listening, and delivery of fact-based findings
• Flexible and is willing to work in client sites within or beyond Metro Manila

What we offer

• Continuous learning
• You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you
• We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership
• We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Joining SGV is a chance to enjoy a personalized career in a culture that promotes diversity and supports growth and development. Our values define the way we work.

The exceptional SGV experience. It's yours to build.