Job Description

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Job Title Manager
No. of Position /s
1
Type of Employment
Permanent
Year of Exp.
8 -12 years of relevant post MBA / Master's degree
Qualification - Required
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred)
Qualification - Preferred Master's degree from a recognised university
Skills - Required
Understanding of the logistics and transport ecosystems, Market research, Secondary research, Strategy development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Cross Sector Experience, Go-To-Market Strategies, Competitive Benchmarking, advanced communication skills Skills - Preferred Report writingPresentations development, communication and use of analytical tools/representations, proficiency in detailed financial and commercial analysis, negotiation and influencing skills
Requisition date

• The candidate must have sector-specific expertise in logistics, mobility, transport, and special economic zones (broad or focused expertise acceptable)
• Lead projects/workstreams related to strategy design, target operating models, go-to-market strategies, investment strategies, and feasibility studies
• Drive transformation projects focused on logistics strategies and operating models optimization, cost efficiency, and service excellence
• Collaborate closely with EY MENA stakeholders on new pursuits and support the practice in developing end-to-end proposals and presentations for government clients
• Leverage expertise in team management and stakeholder relationships to conduct in-depth market research and identify innovative solutions for obtaining and analyzing non-public information through unstructured data sources
• Demonstrate strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess the current state of an organization's technology infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and develop data-driven strategies
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects, including planning, scoping requirements, assisting with data collection, liaising between internal and external departments, performing data analysis, and preparing business reports to disseminate research results
• Exhibit strong storyboarding skills and sound judgment in filtering relevant data and information for projects and client requirements
• Recommend strategic alternatives by conducting primary and secondary market research and analyzing company opportunities and financial situations
• Be willing to travel to the region during project delivery (as needed) and work collaboratively with engagement teams
• Demonstrate excellent project execution skills, including project management, problem-solving, and facilitation
• Contribute meaningful ideas and work productively both independently and as part of a team
• Proactively engage with customers to identify, build, and develop new opportunities to propel the team forward, ensuring adherence to process compliance and timely reporting of facts and figures

Candidate Profil

• 8-12 years of business analysis, consulting, and client management experience in logistics or transportation transformation strategic projects, with exposure to senior leadership
• Ability to apply strategy consulting tools, including storyboarding, basic financial modelling, and C-suite presentation development
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of analysts or senior associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Strategic mindset to shape innovative, fact-based strategies and operating models
• Issue-based problem-solving skills to decode and address complex, unstructured business questions
• Strong business acumen to drive actionable outcomes for clients using the latest industry trends, innovations, disruptions, metrics, and value drivers
• Proven experience working with C-level executive clients, particularly in projects where the primary stakeholder was the CEO or Chief Strategy Officer
• Strategy consulting experience in operating model strategy, business and financial model development, digital strategy, digital transformation, process design/re-engineering, pricing strategy, go-to-market strategy, investment strategy, and performance management frameworks
• Strong business sense and logical reasoning, with the ability to conceptualize research storyboards and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, proactive, and comfortable working independently while taking on significant responsibility
• Experienced in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making

Other details

• Candidates should identify with EY values, demonstrate integrity and respect for others, recognize the importance of teamwork, and seek to join a company committed to diversity and inclusion

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