UKI Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations, Manufacturing & AI Transformation, Senior Con

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This Senior Consultant role supports EY’s UKI Business Consulting practice across supply chain and operations, manufacturing, and AI transformation. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, supply chain, operations, technology, or a related discipline, along with several years of consulting or industry experience. Candidates should understand supply-chain strategy, manufacturing operations, process improvement, data and AI applications, and transformation delivery. Strong problem-solving, business analysis, project management, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills are expected. The role involves working with clients to assess challenges, design practical solutions, develop business cases, support implementation, and contribute to proposals and business development. Experience with ERP, planning, automation, analytics, or operating-model design would be advantageous.

About the employer

EY is a global professional-services organisation providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, tax, and related advisory services. Its clients include multinational companies, public-sector bodies, financial institutions, and growing businesses. EY’s Consulting practice helps organisations improve performance, manage risk, modernise technology, and deliver large-scale business transformation. In Ireland, EY has offices including Dublin and works across sectors such as financial services, government, healthcare, consumer products, manufacturing, and technology. This position sits within Business Consulting and focuses on supply-chain and operations improvement, manufacturing transformation, and the practical use of artificial intelligence. EY typically offers structured professional development, international project exposure, training, and opportunities to work with senior client stakeholders. Work can be fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven, with some travel or hybrid working depending on client requirements.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers strong opportunities in technology, consulting, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, financial services, manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy, especially around Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The culture is friendly, sociable, and community-oriented, with English widely used in professional life. Lifestyle benefits include scenic coastlines, historic towns, music, sport, and relatively easy access to Europe. Dublin has the broadest job market but also high rents and housing competition; regional cities can offer a lower-cost alternative. EU, EEA, Swiss, and UK citizens generally do not need an employment visa. Non-EEA nationals usually need an employment permit and immigration registration. Eligibility depends on occupation, salary, qualifications, and employer sponsorship; some specialist roles may qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, while others require a General Employment Permit. Arrange housing, tax registration, banking, healthcare, and transport before or soon after arrival.