Role & responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Manage end-to-end delivery of several workstreams within consulting projects in the supply chain/operations domain. Develop work plans, manage timelines and resources, and ensure high-quality outputs. Coordinate closely with client teams to gather data, provide updates, and drive implementation of recommendations.
- Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted support to client team members at the project level, building solid working relationships. Understand clients operational pain points and objectives; translate them into project scopes and solutions. Present findings and status updates to client sponsors in a clear, confident manner.
- Subject Matter Contribution: Provide hands-on expertise in areas such as:
- Supply Chain Analysis & Design: Conduct detailed analyses of clients supply chain performance (e.g. inventory levels, lead times, service levels). Identify bottlenecks or risks and propose improvements. For instance, analyze the end-to-end value chain to spot inefficiencies or cost drivers,
and redesign processes to eliminate non-value add activities (applying lean principles).
- Manufacturing & Distribution Network Projects: Support manufacturing and distribution strategy engagements by running scenarios on network redesign (e.g. consolidating vs. expanding sites, make vs. buy, etc.). Evaluate the impact of changes on cost, capacity, resilience, and service levels.
- Localization & Outsourcing Strategies: Assist in projects where clients consider localizing production or outsourcing. Perform supplier/Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) assessments, cost-benefit analyses of local vs. offshore manufacturing, and develop risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, etc.).
- Distribution & Logistics Optimization: Map out clients distribution networks and logistics flows. Identify opportunities to reduce lead times or logistics costs (e.g. optimizing warehouse locations or delivery routes). Propose solutions l