Senior Manager - Supply Chain, Strategic Consulting

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

About JLL

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!

Across the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, JLL is a leading player in the real estate market and hospitality services market. The firm has worked in 30 Middle Eastern and African countries and has advised clients on real estate, hospitality and infrastructure projects worth over $1 trillion in gross development value. JLL employs over 300 internationally qualified professionals embracing 35 different nationalities across its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and Cairo. Combined with the neighbouring offices in Casablanca, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi, the firm employs more than 1,100 staff and provides comprehensive services in the wider Middle East and African (MEA) region.

Role Purpose

Consulting is a core division within JLL which encompasses assessment of all core real estate asset classes including residential, retail, hotels, serviced apartments, office, entertainment, industrial, healthcare and education. The services that are provided include conducting feasibility studies, development studies, strategic advisory, business plans, portfolio advisory, real estate development strategies and urban regeneration studies amongst others. We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager who is a Supply Chain Consulting Professional specializing in supply chain networking and software solutions who partners with clients to optimize their supply chain operations, design strategic networks, and implement technology solutions that drive efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage.

Leadership:

• Strong Communicator.
• Positive thinker with a ‘Can do ‘approach.
• Ability to lead and motivate the more junior members of the team.
• Can be relied on to pursue goals with energy, drive and a need to achieve objectives.
• Has “presence” and makes a strong, positive personal impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze clients' existing supply chain networks to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Design and model optimal supply chain network configurations considering facility locations, transportation routes, inventory positioning, and cost structures.
• Lead supply chain transformation projects from assessment through implementation and change management.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement supply chain software solutions including TMS, WMS, inventory optimization, and control tower technologies.
• Develop digital supply chain roadmaps aligned with client business objectives.
• Build and deploy advanced analytics models for scenario planning, risk management, and performance optimization.
• Create compelling business cases demonstrating ROI for recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across operations, IT, finance, and procurement.
• Present findings and recommendations to client executive leadership.

Business Development & Customer Relationship Management:

• Effectively understand Industrial & Logistics (I&L) needs of prospective clients and define suitable “products” to respond to their needs in the most professional manner.
• Generates business opportunities of between USD 1 to 1.5 million initially.
• Drive business development initiatives by forming close relationships with clients and securing business wins with respect to fee earning assignments.
• Support the department head in taking a leadership role in the CRM function for consulting clients.

Execution of Assignments

• Well informed on some of the main markets such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah and other GCC markets including large industrial estates and masterplan.
• Ensure execution of deliverables as per offers and allocation of tasks within the Consulting team.
• Able to firstly develop and then defend the assumptions used in our analysis.
• Ensure at all times that cooperation prevails between the various offices in the interest of clients.
• Oversee the financial modelling and analysis.
• Innovative as well as grounded ideas related to the business & development advice.
• Realistic in terms of the quantum of development advised to clients develop.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain consulting, operations, or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain network design and optimization.
• Proficiency with supply chain software platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, Manhattan Associates, etc.).
• Experience implementing and configuring supply chain technology solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with data modeling and visualization capabilities.
• Excellent project management abilities with track record of delivering complex initiatives.
• Superior communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain certifications (APICS, CSCP, CLTD, etc.).
• Experience with network optimization tools (e.g., LLamasoft, Coupa, anyLogistix).
• Knowledge of API integration, data architecture, and cloud-based solutions.
• Background in programming or data science (Python, R, SQL, etc.).
• Understanding of emerging technologies (IoT, blockchain, AI/ML) in supply chain applications.
• Experience leading teams in consulting or professional services environment.

Success Factors

• Strategic thinker who balances theoretical modeling with practical implementation.
• Strong client relationship builder who establishes trust and drives value.
• Collaborative problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.
• Continuous learner who stays current with industry innovations and best practices.
• Results-oriented professional with attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

This position may require up to 50% travel to client sites.

Team work:

• Ability to direct and develop junior team members through mentoring and coaching techniques.
• Lead by example.
• Enhance and promote a customer-centric culture throughout the organization.
• Respect and adhere to the corporate Code of Business Ethics.

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Our values define who we are, underscore our commitment to clients and provide direction for everything we do.​

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be / have:

Key Competencies

General Competencies

• Bright, intelligent, fast learner, enthusiastic, motivated.
• Strong analytical background with attention to detail.
• Strong organizations skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Show proof of rigor and autonomy when working.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines, even when timeframes are demanding.
• First class team player with strong relationship skills – able to collaborate with colleagues and develop strong relationships with clients.
• Clear communicator with strong presentation skills.

Professional Competencies

• Nation-wide / city-wide I&E strategies.
• Experience in PPP for I&E projects.
• Market Research & Entry Strategy.
• Highest & Best Use Studies and Feasibility studies & Business Plans for Warehousing and Multiproduct Real Estate Facilities).
• Business & Location Advisory (example: Industrial occupiers (Greenfield/ Brownfield); land owners, investors, developers, operators.
• Market analysis and gap analysis for I&E services (example: industrial zones / warehouses / cold storages / ports, airports, SEZs, FTWZs, logistics hinterland infrastructure (CFS, PFT, ICD, Dry Port), MMLP, IWT / etc ).

Other Competencies

• High drive for business growth and development.
• Selling skills.
• Dynamic.
• Connected to key clients in the region.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Efficiently use words to communicate complex ideas.
• Be capable of managing stress & accepting constructive feedback.

What you can expect from us

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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