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Business Strategy Consultant - Supply Chain

Slalom

Manchester, England, UK
Full-time
Consulting & Management
Posted 1 Jul 2026

Job Description

Slalom is a global, human-centric business and technology consulting firm. We partner with organisations to solve complex challenges and achieve transformative outcomes through strategy, technology, data and business transformation services.

Our UK&​I Business Strategy team helps organisations define where they want to go, identify the opportunities that will create value, and build practical pathways to achieve their ambitions. We work with executive leaders to solve critical business challenges, combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver measurable outcomes.

Unlike traditional strategy consultancies, we focus on strategies that can be implemented and sustained. We work alongside our clients from concept through execution, helping them unlock growth, improve performance, and build capabilities for the future.

Business Strategy Consultant , Supply Chain &​ Operations 

As a Business Strategy Consultant within our Supply Chain &​ Operations practice, you will help clients solve some of their most important operational and supply chain challenges. 

You will work with senior stakeholders to develop strategies, evaluate opportunities, design future operating models, and identify initiatives that improve service, efficiency, resilience, and growth. 

We are looking for individuals who combine strong consulting skills with practical operational experience. Whether your background is in consulting, industry, or a combination of both, you will bring a passion for solving complex business problems and helping clients turn strategy into action. 

What Will You Do?

  • Support the delivery of strategic consulting engagements across supply chain and operations functions.
  • Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for performance improvement, growth, cost reduction, and operational effectiveness.
  • Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and transformation roadmaps.
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to align leadership teams and build consensus.
  • Analyse operational, financial, and supply chain data to generate actionable insights.
  • Support the design of future operating models and organisational capabilities.
  • Create compelling executive-level presentations and client deliverables.
  • Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and delivery teams.
  • Contribute to proposal development, thought leadership, and capability growth within the Business Strategy team.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of relevant experience gained within consulting, industry, or a combination of both.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Experience developing business cases, strategic recommendations, or transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and work across complex organisational environments.
  • Experience working with senior business stakeholders.
  • Curiosity and interest.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Demand Planning
  • Supply Planning
  • S&​OP / Integrated Business Planning
  • Inventory Optimisation
  • Network Design
  • Logistics and Distribution Strategy
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Procurement and Sourcing
  • Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

We are particularly interested in candidates who understand how technology, data, and process improvement can be leveraged to improve supply chain and operational performance. 

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.

 

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.

Deep connections, better outcome

We have deep relationships with leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility

Life is busy, and we understand that. Our team often juggles work, family, personal commitments, and crucial client obligations. We prioritise supporting our people in balancing what matters to them while ensuring we meet our client commitments.

Flexibility is key, as we sometimes need to adapt to meet client needs. This way, our team can work on high-impact projects they’ll love, knowing they have the flexibility to manage their personal and professional lives effectively.

People-first

Great solutions start with great people. At our employee-led company, your voice matters, and we love to hear your feedback. By leading with kindness, empathy, and striving for equity, we create better experiences for everyone. Our culture encourages passion, adventure, adaptability, and diverse thinking. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are our top priorities, empowering our team to be their best selves. Together, we can create a great future by working collaboratively and supporting each other.

Rewards

There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!

Who are we... We are Slalom!

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working and meaningful impact.

What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That's why we prioritise purpose, flexibility, connection and recognition so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for nine years running. Read more at slalom.com.

Want to learn more?

Why not apply??

We would love to hear from you!

Slalom prides itself on helping our team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in our team members with competitive and innovative benefit programs and services that meet the unique needs of our diverse workforce.

If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.

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