Senior Consultant (Supply Chain Specialist)

Operations · Toronto, Ontario

About Trindent
Trindent Consulting is a global management consulting firm that solves complex business problems and achieves operational efficiency for the Energy, Healthcare, and Financial Services industries. The firm's unique approach yields between 500 – 1500% ROI within the first year. Established in 2008, Trindent Consulting has quickly garnered a reputation as a firm that will Make It Happen™. It is ranked as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian Business and GROWTH 500 for 7 years in a row. Trindent is also named one of the Fastest-Growing Consulting Firms by Consulting Magazine in 2015 through 2020. Most recently Trindent has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the Americas' Fastest-Growing companies in 2022.

Role Overview

Under the leadership of an Engagement Manager and/or an Associate Principal, Trindent Senior Consultants apply their expertise to review client processes and identify improvement avenues that will enhance client productivity. Senior Consultants are accountable for producing key project deliverables such as process analysis/ observations, data scrubbing, MOS critiques, dashboard developments, behavioural assessments, area profiles, audits, amongst others. By utilizing Trindent's proven methodology and tools, Senior Consultants deliver sustainable results and build lasting client relationships.

Senior Consultants spend most of their time working on client sites with anyone from frontline employees to C-Suite Executives, interacting and influencing key stakeholders.

At Trindent Consulting, we believe that small teams and client exposure creates a collaborative environment filled with learning opportunities.

Travel and Visa Requirements

Travel to client sites is a requirement of this role. Candidates must have a flexible travel schedule.

Consultants may be assigned to work in either North America (Canada and the United States) or Europe and must qualify for a work Visa. Successful candidates must be eligible for a TN Visa to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Must have previous demand planning experience using statistical methods.
• Must be familiar with a standard demand planning cycle, demand consensus review, etc.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments to gather demand forecasts and market insights.
• Utilize historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics to generate accurate demand forecasts.
• Monitor and evaluate the accuracy of demand forecasts, making adjustments as necessary to minimize forecast errors.
• Develop supply plans for brands manufactured in EMEA to align with global demand forecasts, production capacities, and inventory targets.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory situations.
• Analyze production schedules, lead times, and supplier capabilities to optimize supply planning processes.
• Anticipate and address potential supply constraints and bottlenecks.
• Facilitate regular meetings to review demand and supply planning updates, address concerns, and align strategies.
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of supply chain planning tools and software.

Requirements

• Supply chain optimization experience.
• Experienced in production planning, demand estimation, forecasting, procurement planning, inventory management control and warehouse optimization.
• Medical device supply chain experience would be nice.
• Experience utilizing SAP, Cloudbase and/or other ERP/WMS systems.

• Proficiency in and knowledge of MS Office Suite.

• Experience with data management and analysis in Microsoft Excel is critical.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations, remain flexible, and to successfully adapt to a variety of working environments.
• Superior numeracy, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
• Clear understanding and following of business ethics and professionalism.
• Working experience in an implementation-based management consulting firm is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of processes improvement methodologies with a focus on operational KPIs, active management, and continuous process improvement is considered an asset.
• Experience with the following process: Process Analysis/ Observations, Data Scrubbing, MOS Critiques, Dashboard Developments, Behavioural Assessments, Area Profiles, Audits, KPI Grids, RACI Charts is considered an asset.
• Availability/ flexibility for frequent travel.
• Located near a major airport.

Trindent Consulting is committed to providing an accessible, respectful and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We will provide reasonable accommodation if required. If you require any specific accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during the application process, please contact us.