Location: UK – (Remote Contract) – with fortnightly travel to London
Salary: £90,000–£150,000 + bonus/commission
Contract: Permanent
About Us
We’re supporting a fast-growing boutique supply chain consultancy that has achieved significant recognition for its work with manufacturing clients across the UK and internationally. The firm delivers strategic, high-impact supply chain projects and prides itself on providing senior consultants with visible, varied, and influential roles across its portfolio – offering a more hands-on, collaborative experience than larger firms.
About the Role
We’re seeking an Associate Partner / Managing Principal to lead client projects in the manufacturing sector. This is a high-profile, client-facing role with responsibility for delivering measurable operational improvements, developing teams, and building strong, long-term client relationships.
You’ll be working closely with senior leaders to define strategy, manage delivery across multiple projects, and support business growth. The role combines leadership, hands-on project management, and strategic advisory work – offering a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing clients’ supply chain operations directly.
Key Responsibilities for the position of Associate Partner / Managing Principal
- Lead high-profile supply chain projects for manufacturing clients
- Manage, mentor, and develop project teams
- Drive operational improvements and deliver measurable client outcomes
- Support business development and client relationship management
- Oversee financial performance and budgets for client engagements
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practice
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Skills & Experience Required for the position of Associate Partner / Managing Principal
- Extensive experience in manufacturing supply chain operations and consultancy
- Must have hands-on experience working within a supply chain consultancy environment, not solely as a freelance or interim consultant.
- Strong track record in leading client-facing projects and teams
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management, with a proven track record in client origination, account development, and delivering growth through upsell opportunities.
- Ability to translate strategy into actionable operational solutions
- Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with supply chain systems, analytics, and project management frameworks
Why Join?
- Work for a high-growth, award-winning boutique consultancy
- Direct client impact and exposure to senior leadership teams
- More visible, varied, and influential experience than larger consultancies
- Collaborative culture with focus on professional development and autonomy
Next Steps
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply here or send your CV to holly@pod-talent.com.
