Associate Partner - Supply Chain Planning

Associate Partner - Supply Chain Planning

354204BR

Your Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the supply chain planning proposition and engagement delivery in the UK. They will be expected to:
* Develop the Supply Chain Continuous Intelligent Planning offering and propositions for the UK&I market;
* Manage transformation programmes in Supply Chain Planning with responsibility for the on-time and on-budget delivery;
* Build relationships with senior client stakeholders positioning IBM as a ‘trusted-advisor/partner’ for Supply Chain Planning;
* Build relationships with our vendor partners to develop and manage the pipeline of future work and marketing activties;
* Develop interest in IBM's offerings and respond to client enquiries, Requests for Proposal and Requests for Information;
* Support the identification, growth and development of team members.
You will need to be comfortable with working with different clients in a range of industry sectors. The majority of projects are based on client site so you must be prepared to travel both within the UK and Overseas. You will need drive, enthusiasm and flexiblity to be successful, together with a deep interest in the Cognitive journey that is taking place across Supply Chain and Procurement.

Introduction

As a Business Sales & Delivery Executive, you will support IBM’s consistent growth by bringing to the table your business development, sales, account management, and delivery skills. Picture yourself working with a highly motivated, highly successful team with a proven sales record in IBM’s top technologies. If you’re ready to bring insights and experience in areas such as IoT, Blockchain and digital transformation, we are ready to offer you a best in class career development.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

* Extensive experience in Supply Chain Planning with deep insights into current and developing trends, technologies and challenges;
* Extensive experience of implementing Supply Chain Planning software;
* Proven experience of developing new business through innovative client propositions;
* Proven experience of leading teams and or projects either in a functional or consulting role;
* Understanding and experience of the opportunities of digital transformation, cognitive insights and emerging technologies on organisational strategy, structure and process;
* Ability to build and lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop technical solutions and architecture;
* Ability to develop and nurture junior talent

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

* Experience working within a highly-matrixed organisation and able to influence and drive change in such an environment;
* Knowledge of the Supply Chain Planning software vendor market;

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

None

About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

This role is suitable for all working patterns, whether this be part-time or full-time. IBM does not have a single policy on part-time and flexible working, however where possible, we will work with you to agree on a working schedule to suit you and IBM. In your application, please outline your desired working pattern including working days/working time/working locations and any other important information. This will then be discussed with you throughout the application process.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Country/Region

United Kingdom

State / Province

MULTIPLE

City / Township / Village

MULTIPLE CITIES

IBM Business Group

GBS

Primary job category

Consultant

Secondary Job Category

Other Consultant

Role ( Job Role )

Business Sales & Delivery Executive

Employment Type

Full-Time

Contract type

Regular

Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire

Position Type

Professional

Travel Required

Up to 100% or 5 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)

Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No