OMP opens the position of Supply Chain Consultant for the purpose of Job Shadowing, offering PhD candidates (≥ 3rd year of the PhD trajectory) / postdocs affiliated with 1 of the 5 Flemish universities the possibility to see for themselves what tasks and responsibilities come with this particular job function. 

We are OMP, a game changer that optimizes supply chains of the world’s leading companies with our very own smart software and services.  Do you enjoy solving complex supply chain problems? Are you passionate about adding value to Fortune 500 companies? And are you dedicated to offering high-quality solutions to real-world problems? 

"Hi, My name is Elias, and I’m very much looking forward to showing you around in the daily life of our project team. I joined OMP almost five years ago after my studies in business engineering. During this time period, I have been working on pharma and consumer good projects. I have been involved in projects both in Europe and the US like Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, J&J and Vaxcyte."  

A Supply Chain Consultant equips customers with supply chain planning solutions. The Supply Chain Consultant analyzes planning challenges, assists in the solution design, implements and validates the solution, and ensures a smooth go-live. Customers rely on this support throughout the entire project life cycle.

A Supply Chain Consultant is responsible for:

• finding clever planning solutions in collaboration with the solution architects to ensure an impeccable, high-quality implementation;
• implementing the solution from start to finish, together with the customer’s project team;
• providing expertise during and after implementation;
• training customers so they get the most of their solution;
• documenting the implemented solutions by providing technical descriptions to your fellow consultants and functional notes to the customer;
• although you’ll be visiting customers regularly (about 20% of your time), you won’t be outsourced. In this way you remain rooted in our team of experts and consultants.
  
     
  > Open to PhD candidates / postdocs with a background in Production Management, Logistics or similar, Supply Chain in industry areas. Preference is given to candidates with a strong affinity for IT and basic programming skills. A firm knowledge of English and strong analytical skills are required. 

OMP offers a 1-day Job Shadowing experience. The suggested dates for Job Shadowing are: 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 or 15 October. The date will be decided upon in close consultation with the selected candidate.