Supply Chain Practice Lead (Director)

Supply Chain Practice Lead (Director)

Keyrus are searching for an ambitious Supply Chain Practice Lead (Director) to join our team in Asia.

The Supply Chain Practice Lead (Director) is a senior Go-To-Market and Practice Leader responsible for building, scaling, and positioning the firm’s Supply Chain Planning practice. This role combines deep operational Supply Chain expertise with strong presales leadership and commercial ownership.

Operating at the intersection of Sales, Solution Design, and Delivery, the Practice Lead drives pipeline creation, shapes complex Supply Chain–led opportunities, and ensures the firm’s Supply Chain offerings remain differentiated, scalable, and aligned with market demand. The role also leads a small Supply Chain Solutions team that supports presales, innovation, and thought leadership across the organisation.

1. WHO YOU ARE:

a. Supply Chain Domain Expertise

• Strong experience across end-to-end Supply Chain planning.

• Background in manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, or distribution strongly preferred.

• Ability to translate complex operational challenges into practical, technology-enabled planning solutions.

b. Implementation & Consulting Experience

• Extensive experience delivering Supply Chain planning solutions (Anaplan experience strongly preferred).

• Consulting or professional services background.

• Comfortable operating across both strategic discussions and hands-on solution design.

c. Commercial & Leadership Skills

• Proven presales, pipeline development, and deal-shaping experience.

• Executive-level communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead practices.

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence across Sales and Delivery.

2. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

a. Practice & Offering Ownership

• Own the vision, positioning, and growth strategy for the Supply Chain Planning practice.

• Define, evolve, and govern Supply Chain planning offerings, including:

-Demand planning

-Supply planning

-S&OP / IBP

-Inventory optimisation

-Capacity and production planning

• Develop scalable solution frameworks, accelerators, demos, and industry-specific use cases.

• Ensure offerings align with market demand, best practices, and Anaplan product evolution.

b. GTM & Presales Leadership

• Lead Supply Chain presales activities, including discovery, solution architecture, and executive-level workshops.

• Shape and influence deals from early qualification through proposal development and closure.

• Partner closely with Sales, Account Managers, and partners on joint GTM initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for connected planning across Supply Chain, Finance, and Workforce.

• Represent the Supply Chain practice in GTM campaigns and partner initiatives.

c. Client & Solution Leadership

• Act as senior solution authority for complex and strategic Supply Chain engagements.

• Ensure proposed and delivered solutions are realistic, scalable, and operationally credible.

• Provide strategic oversight, design authority, and escalation support during delivery when required, without owning day-to-day project management.

d. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor a Supply Chain Solutions team supporting presales, innovation, and practice development.

• Coach Supply Chain consultants across the organisation, contributing to capability uplift and best practice adoption.

• Partner with Delivery and Operations on recruitment, onboarding, and retention planning for Supply Chain talent.

• Drive development of deep Supply Chain planning expertise within the team.

e. Market & Partner Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Anaplan Supply Chain leadership on joint GTM efforts, roadmap alignment, and strategic accounts.

• Represent the firm at industry events, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Contribute to market-facing content that strengthens the firm’s Supply Chain credibility and visibility.

3. MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Growth and quality of the Supply Chain pipeline and revenue.

• Win rate of Supply Chain–led opportunities.

• Adoption and reuse of Supply Chain offerings, accelerators, and assets.

• Strong client satisfaction and positive internal feedback from Sales and Delivery.

• Market recognition as a Supply Chain planning leader.

4. WHAT WE OFFER:

a. Young & Entrepreneurial Environment

• An exciting, dynamic, and energetic working environment.

• An entrepreneurial practice where your contributions make a direct and visible impact on clients and the business.

b. Accountability & Growth

• High autonomy to shape your career in a rapidly expanding organisation.

• Opportunity to build and scale your own Supply Chain Practice leveraging Anaplan and complementary technologies.

• Exposure to senior management and C-level clients.

• Clear path to regional senior leadership, Director, or Partner-level roles based on proven practice growth.

c. Career & Compensation

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package (including private healthcare, pension, life insurance, dental, and critical care, depending on location).

• Flexible working arrangements.

5. ABOUT KEYRUS:

Keyrus is an international consulting firm, specializing in the seamless integration of data intelligence and digital solutions. With a presence spanning 20 countries and a team of over 3000 dedicated professionals, Keyrus is at the forefront of delivering innovative projects to diverse clients across industries such as Banking/Finance, Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Oil & Gas, and more.

Our Approach:

At Keyrus, our consultants bring together a unique blend of financial, business, and IT expertise. We are committed to being the best in our class, with a singular focus on delivering substantial value to our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate the complex intersection of data and digital solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Our Philosophy:

We reject rigid corporate structures and, instead, place our trust in individuals who take ownership and aspire to build teams founded on trust. At Keyrus, we understand the importance of fostering a culture where every team member plays a vital role in our collective success. We believe that our strength lies not only in our global reach but in the collaborative efforts of our people.

Join Us:

Keyrus is more than a consulting firm; it is a dynamic and inclusive community that values innovation, diversity, and individual contributions. If you are passionate about making an impact, embracing responsibility, and being part of a team that thrives on trust, Keyrus is the place for you.

If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for driving business success through Anaplan, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.