Supply chain consultant

Supply Chain Systems Consultant
Exclusive Opportunity
Manufacturing & Operations Consultancy UK Circa £300 - £420 per day all in rate
Inside and outside IR35 opportunities available
Minimum 12 months
Location commutable from Milton keynes , Northampton , Buckingham, Bedford
Will need to be willing to travel across the uk and aboard when required
We are exclusively partnering with a growing consultancy that supports manufacturing and operational businesses with supply chain improvement, systems implementation and operational transformation projects.
They are looking for a hands-on Supply Chain Systems Consultant with a strong blend of operational understanding and technical capability.
This is not a traditional "strategy consultant" role. The business wants someone practical, systems-savvy and commercially aware someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working directly with clients and operational teams.
The Role
Working across a variety of manufacturing and operations clients, you will be involved in:
Improving spreadsheets, reporting tools and ERP data connections
SQL-based reporting and data improvement work
Process mapping and systems design
Supporting ERP and systems implementation projects
Improving planning and scheduling processes
Coaching teams on operational best practice
Bridging the gap between supply chain, operations and IT systems
What They're Looking For
The ideal candidate will likely have experience within manufacturing, operations or supply chain and be looking for a broader, more systems-focused role.
We're especially interested in people who:
Are technically curious and systems-oriented
Enjoy problem solving and process improvement
Have experience with SQL, Excel and reporting tools
Understand planning and scheduling processes
Have some coding or automation capability (ideally VBA and/or Python)
Are comfortable working directly with operational teams and clients
Want exposure to wider systems and transformation projects
Ideal Background
Suitable backgrounds could include:
Supply Chain Analyst
Planning Analyst
ERP / Systems Analyst
Operations Systems Coordinator
Continuous Improvement Analyst
Manufacturing or FMCG graduate programme background
Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food manufacturing or distribution environments would be