Consultant, Supply Chain Specialist
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Although the position is posted in Boston it may be based in either Boston MA or Troy MI.
Why Work for Ducker Carlisle
We areuniquelypositionedas aboutiquefirm with a global footprintserving some of the worlds largest will havetheopportunity tomeaningfullyimpactwork across the firm and collaborate withclient teams and colleaguesacross the strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process.
We value and recognize our employees hard work through Project of the Quarter employee shoutouts and inclusivity areat the core of our culture. We hostfrequent socialeventsorganizelocal volunteer opportunities employees can access a competitive benefits package including20daysof paid time off/year 401(k) matchingand medical dental and vision insurance.
WhatYoull
Do
Consultantssupport client engagements across supply chain operations with a focus on inventory optimization procurement and operational improvement. This role is ideal forsomeone with hands-on supply chain experience who can independently structure analyses diagnose operational issues develop practical recommendations and own defined project workstreams. Consultants typically support one or two engagements simultaneously and work directly with Managers senior project leaders and client teams.
Keyresponsibilitiesvary byproject butcouldinclude:
- Conduct inventory analysessuch asinventory segmentation service levels fill rate inventory turns excess and obsolete inventory working capital safety stock replenishment parameters and inventory positioning
- Conduct procurement analyses includingspendsegmentation supplier performance sourcing opportunities cost drivers supplier concentration and supplier risk
- Evaluate warehouse operations including capacity layout labor productivity process flows storage strategy service performance and opportunities for operational improvement
- Analyze transportation operations including freightspend carrier and mode performance routing service levels network flows and cost-reduction opportunities
- Support supply chain network strategy including facility footprint location and capacity requirements product and inventory flows and cost/service tradeoffs across alternative network scenarios
- Analyze large complex datasets toidentifytrends diagnose root causes quantify opportunities and support recommendations
- Translate analysis into clear insights implications and recommended actions
- Developclient-readypresentations analyses dashboardsand other project deliverables
- Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff
- Manage assigned workstreams including analysis planning progress tracking quality control
- Applysupply chain best practicesand industrybenchmarks to client analyses and recommendations
Qualifications:
- Bachelorsdegreewith a strong academic record
- 2years ofprofessionalsupply chain experience
- Hands-onexperienceinone or more of the following areas preferred:inventory planning/optimization procurement warehouse management transportationplanningand/orsupply chainnetworkstrategy
- Stronganalytical andproblem-solving skills including experience working with large datasets; candidates must be able todemonstrateanalyses they personally performed and recommendations they developed
- Advancedproficiencyin Excel andproficiencyinPowerPoint
- Experience with Power BI SQL Python R or other analytical tools is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skillswith the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally
- Strong organizational multi-tasking and time management skills
- Comfortableindependentlyowningdefinedworkstreamsin a project-based environment
- Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements
Compensation
The estimated base salary range for this role is $90000 $115000annually. Exactcompensation isdeterminedbased upon qualificationsexperience and nsultants are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company team and individual performance.
Ducker Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer.You will be considered without regard to race color national or ethnic origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation genetic information marital status qualified veterans status disability or any other categories protected by law.
Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation forpersonswith disabilitiesin accordance withapplicable law. Pleasecontact us
if you requirean accommodationduring the application process.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Delivering clear insight to support corporate growth and successful private equity transactions. Our global teams leverage proprietary data, analytics and vital primary research