Director, Commercial Supply Chain Consulting
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
At Huron were redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our clients challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently passionately relentlessly do great worktogether.
Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action Then come discover Huron.
Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning coaching diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients shareholders communities and colleagues.
Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching bank at work and on-site workshops as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment hiring employment compensation benefits promotions transfers training and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age race color gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.
A core focus of our work is supply chain transformation. Our teams help clients strengthen end-to-end supply chain performancefrom demand forecasting and inventory optimization to logistics network design and cost-to-serve visibility. We support organizations in navigating disruption improving service levels releasing working capital and building resilient supply chains that deliver measurable financial impact not just recommendations. By staying through execution we ensure solutions are implemented effectively and results show up in our clients operations and financials.
The Opportunity:
As a Director in Hurons Commercial Supply Chain Consulting practice you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients leading complex supply chain transformation initiatives that improve reliability resilience and operational performance. You will partner closely with client executives and internal stakeholders to shape strategy design future-state capabilities and oversee implementation across people process data and technology.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will lead multidisciplinary teams manage large-scale transformation programs and help global organizations modernize supply chain capabilities. Directors at Huron are hands-on leaders who build lasting client relationships while delivering results that show up in operations and financial performance.
Strategic & Advisory Leadership
Lead end-to-end supply chain transformation efforts for Consumer Goods Retail Distribution Industrial and Automotive manufacturers Energy & Utilities (or a subset of these industries) across sourcing and procurement of products E2E planning and S&OP logistics and distribution.
Assess current-state operating models maturity and performance; identify improvement opportunities using structured data-driven frameworks.
Design future-state supply chain architectures incorporating advanced planning AI-enabled forecasting digital twins automation and predictive analytics.
Advise executive stakeholders on supply chain modernization aligned to grid modernization regulatory expectations decarbonization goals and long-term capital programs.
Build business cases and value models that quantify financial impact productivity gains risk reduction and service-level improvements.
Supply Chain Strategy & Planning
Develop and optimize end-to-end supply chain strategies tailored to the operating environment.
Lead initiatives related to demand forecasting planning and S&OP models that balance service reliability with cost and working capital objectives.
Support supply chain planning for major utility capital programs including substations undergrounding AMI deployments renewable interconnections and pipeline projects.
Improve coordination across engineering sourcing commercial manufacturing planning and logistics to enable a resilient execution.
Procurement & Category Management Leadership
Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across transmission and distribution equipment field services IT/OT fleet and materials.
Oversee vendor selection bid evaluations negotiations and contract development to achieve cost reliability and safety objectives.
Implement supplier risk assessment audit and continuous improvement programs to strengthen supply assurance and resilience.
Establish contract performance monitoring for safety delivery quality and productivity.
Requirements:
8 years of experience in supply chain consulting operations or large-scale transformation roles with demonstrated impact across strategy and execution.
Prior experience in a consulting firm or equivalent internal consulting / transformation role operating at the Manager Senior Manager or Director level.
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations including planning procurement logistics inventory and execution across complex operating environments.
Proven ability to assess current-state operating models identify performance gaps and design scalable future-state solutions.
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams managing multiple workstreams and delivering results in fast-paced client-facing environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree (MBA MS in Supply Chain Analytics Operations or related field) or equivalent advanced certification.
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Sales and Operations Planning warehouse management procurement category management inventory optimization logistics demand planning or field service supply chains.
Experience building and implementing supply chain strategies operating models and performance management frameworks.
Working knowledge of advanced analytics automation and AI-enabled technologies including machine learning large language models or agent-based systems.
Experience embedding analytics GenAI or automation into planning forecasting or execution processes.
Familiarity with digital supply chain platforms or ERP implementations such as Kinaxis o9 Blue Yonder SAP Oracle IBM Maximo or Coupa.
Travel and Home Office: Travel requirements vary by project but candidates must be willing to travel weekly as needed. You may live anywhere in the contiguous 48 states near a major airport.
The estimated base salary range for this job is $200000 - $250000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to specific skills or certifications years of experience market changes and required travel.
This job is also eligible to participate in Hurons annual incentive compensation program which reflects Hurons pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity the total estimated compensation range for this job is $250000 - $337500. The job is also eligible to participate in Hurons benefit plans which include medical dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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