Consulting - Director - Supply Chain Transformation

Kia Ora,

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join PwC New Zealand. We’re investing in the digital upskilling of all our staff, putting technology at the forefront of our solutions. Put your skills to work in new and unexpected ways, powered by the latest technology.

About the role

Join PwC's dynamic Transformation team, where we focus on driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiencies. We are looking for a Director to join our Consulting practice, based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. This role will lead our capability and propositions across supply chain disciplines in the New Zealand market. You will lead transformative projects tailored to optimise supply chain processes across many different industry sectors, but with a focus on primary industries such as dairy, red meat, and horticulture. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Spearheading supply chain optimisation initiatives to improve efficiencies and effectiveness within our clients' operations.
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Engaging with key stakeholders to influence and implement strategic improvements aligned with client objectives.
• Leading complex consulting engagements to deliver exceptional results and achieve client goals.
• Upholding compliance with risk management processes to protect PwC's integrity and reputation.

Skills and experience

• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles and operational factors to drive business success.
• Tertiary Education: Desirable but not essential.
• Consulting and Supply Chain Expertise: Proven track record in a consulting environment with successful client engagements, particularly in supply chain optimisation and operations performance improvement. A good understanding and preferably experience of the role of technology to support and accelerate transformation to business operations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage and motivate teams across various organisational levels.
• Sector Experience: Experience within the food and fibre sectors, involving both public and private industries, is desirable
• Business Development: Commercial relationships with decision makers in large corporate and public sector organisations are highly desirable.

Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.
• A cash contribution to enable you to set up your home work space. One way we support your flexible working.
• An annual cash contribution to spend on items or activities that support your wellness.
• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.
• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children
• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.
• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

What are you waiting for?

Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn about how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

Independence

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.