Operational Excellence Consultant – Consumer Goods

In a market shaped by changing consumer behavior increasing sustainability requirements supply chain disruptions and rapid technological innovation the ability to combine operational excellence with strategic agility has never been more important.

In this evolving and highly competitive environment Porsche Consulting partners with leading companies across Consumer Goods industry to transform operations unlock productivity and build resilient future-ready businesses.

At Porsche Consulting we are looking for Operational Excellence Consultants with strong experience in the broader Consumer Goods industry: professionals with strategic acumen a deep understanding of consumer goods value chains and hands-on experience addressing complex operations and transformation challenges across manufacturing supply chain procurement and logistics.

About Porsche Consulting

Porsche Consulting is an international strategy and management consultancy. We help clients transform ambitious ideas into measurable results by combining strategic excellence with hands-on implementation. Across industries including Aerospace & Defense Industrial Goods Transportation Consumer Goods and Life Sciences we create sustainable impact through transformation innovation and operational excellence.

Your role

You will play a key role leading interdisciplinary and international teams working closely with C-level decision-makers to design tailored scalable and sustainable solutions. You will manage project workstreams engage senior stakeholders and present recommendations to executive leadership.

As part of our Consumer Goods Team you will work at the intersection of strategy and execution supporting leading companies in addressing some of their most critical challenges and helping them transform operational complexity into competitive advantage including:

Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity Improvement

Supply Chain Transformation & Network Optimization

Procurement & Supplier Excellence

Logistics & Distribution Excellence

Operations Planning Capacity & Performance Management

Industrial Footprint Strategy & Network Design

Sustainable Operations & Circular Value Chains

Smart Factory & AI-enabled Operations

End-to-End Process Optimization

Operational Due Diligence & Performance Transformation

This role requires full availability to travel (80% of your working time will be spent at client sites in Italy and abroad (EU and extra EU).

Your profile

Degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering) or an equivalent qualification. A relevant PhD or MBA is considered a strong asset.

35 years of hands-on experience in industrial operations supply chain management manufacturing excellence or process optimization within international organizations or consulting firms operating across Consumer Goods.

Solid understanding of the broader Consumer Goods sector including its value chains operating models regulatory environment and key dynamics.

Demonstrated involvement in shaping operations strategy optimizing footprint design and redesigning industrial networks

Knowledge of enabling technologies including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Big Data & Analytics Augmented Reality (AR) Virtual Reality (VR) and Digital Twin technologies

Direct experience managing teams and resources

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset

Enthusiasm for driving change

Excellent command of Microsoft and AI-powered tools

Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).

Fluency in both Italian and English. Knowledge of German is a plus

Willingness to travel and embrace new challenges

Compensation & Benefits

At Porsche Consulting we believe in recognizing talent and rewarding contribution. Compensation is aligned with local market conditions and therefore varies by location.

Our total rewards package includes a competitive fixed salary performance-based incentives and a broad range of benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. And by the way do you want to drive a Porsche

In accordance with applicable Italian pay transparency requirements the annual gross base salary for this role in Italy starts at 44000. The final fixed salary will be determined based on objective role-related criteria including relevant experience qualifications demonstrated skills and overall fit for the role.

Our goal is to maintain an evolving compensation model that recognizes and rewards long-term contribution and impact while continuously adapting to the changing needs of our employees.

What you will find

High-impact international projects with global industry leaders and direct exposure to C-level executives

The opportunity to work side by side with senior decision-makers to design and implement transformations that deliver measurable results

The opportunity to grow broaden your skill set and challenge yourself across different topics and industries

A dynamic and international environment where creativity entrepreneurship teamwork and ownership are valued

Access to proven methodologies and innovative technologies

Continuous learning opportunities and structured career development

A culture built on trust responsibility and collaboration

Flexible working arrangements that support sustainable performance and well-being

The opportunity to create tangible impact for clients while accelerating your own professional growth