A global FMCG leader is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Consultant to strengthen end-to-end supply chain performance across a large, complex operating unit.
This role sits within the corporate / franchisor organization and works in close partnership with independent manufacturing and distribution partners (bottlers / franchisees), technical operations leaders, commercial, finance, and regional leadership.
Critical note: This role does not own day-to-day operations of partners. It provides end-to-end governance, performance transparency, and value leadership across the entire system.
The purpose is to elevate supply chain from a functional, self-assessed operation to a benchmark-driven, value-creating, and resilient end-to-end capability — comparable in rigor and impact to business growth.
End-to-End Performance Leadership
Own regional E2E supply chain performance outcomes, including availability, cost, inventory, productivity, and resilience.
Establish a clear “best-in-class” E2E operating model across independent partners.
Drive fact-based discussions on service, cost, inventory, and risk trade-offs.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Governance
Govern the effectiveness and maturity of S&OP / IBP processes across all partners.
Ensure demand, supply, inventory, and value chain perspectives are integrated into decision-making.
Elevate planning quality through scenario-based and unconstrained thinking.
Network, Capacity & Structural Optimization
Lead system-level discussions on network design, cross-border flows, capacity allocation, and sourcing footprint.
Challenge and validate partner proposals using E2E system economics and risk scenarios.
Align supply chain structures with growth, innovation, and route-to-market strategies.
Value Creation & Productivity Stewardship
Build and govern a regional supply chain value pipeline (COGS, logistics, working capital, complexity reduction).
Ensure benefits are quantified, finance-validated, and transparently tracked.
Convert operational improvements into tangible business value.
Benchmarking, Data & Transparency
Enforce standard KPI definitions and objective performance measurement across all partners.
Replace narrative reporting with data-driven scorecards and benchmarks.
Enable regional and partner leadership to clearly see performance gaps versus peers and best-in-class.
Resilience & Risk Leadership
Ensure robust business continuity and risk mitigation frameworks across all partners.
Stress-test assumptions and challenge perceived readiness.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities throughout the E2E supply chain.
Operates through influence, governance, and transparency – no direct line authority over partner operations.
Partners closely with partner COEs, Supply Chain leaders, Technical Operations, Commercial, and Finance.
Acts as a trusted advisor and challenger, escalating issues when required.
Availability / OSA improvement across partners
Reduction in total supply chain cost (COGS and logistics)
Inventory optimization and working capital release
Improved capacity utilization and productivity
Measurable value delivery versus committed pipeline
Increased resilience and reduced firefighting
Required Experience
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in FMCG / CPG environments.
Proven end-to-end supply chain experience across planning, manufacturing, and logistics.
Strong exposure to Integrated Business Planning (IBP / S&OP) and scenario-based decision-making.
Experience operating in matrix or system-based organizations with independent franchisees, bottlers, or distributors.
Strong analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into business decisions.
Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
Technical Tool Experience (Hands-on familiarity)
Planning / IBP: SAP IBP, SAP APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9, or equivalent
Manufacturing: SAP S/4HANA or ECC, MES, OEE systems, TPM / CI digital tools
Logistics & Network: WMS, TMS, network modeling, cost-to-serve tools