Consultant, Supply Chain Specialist

Job description

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 world’s largest companies.You will havetheopportunity tomeainingfullyimpact work across the firm and collaborate withclient teams and colleaguesacross the globe.We 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, andregularperformancereviews.Collaboration and inclusivity areat the core of our culture. We hostfrequent socialevents,organizelocal volunteer opportunities, andofferhybridworkschedules.Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including20daysof paid time off/year, 401(k) matching,and medical, dental and vision insurance.

WhatYou’llDo

Consultantsupport 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.

Keyrresponsibilitiesvarybyprojectbutcouldinclude:

Conduct inventory analysessuch as inventory segmentation, service levels, fill rate, inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, working capital, safety stock, replenishment parameters, and inventory positioning

Conduct procurement analyses including spend segmentation, 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 freight spend, 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 to identify trends, diagnose root causes, quantify opportunities, and support recommendations

Translate analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions

Develop client-ready presentations, analyses, dashboards, and other project deliverables

Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff

Manage assigned workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control,

Apply supply chain best practices and industry benchmarks to client analyses and recommendations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’sdegreewith a strong academic record

2+years of professional supply chain experience required

Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: inventory planning/optimization, procurement, warehouse management, transportation planning and/or supply chain network strategy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with large datasets; candidates must be able to demonstrate analyses they personally performed and recommendations they developed

Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint required

Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or other analytical tools is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills

Comfortable independently owning defined workstreams in a project-based environment

Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 annually. Exact compensation is determined based upon qualifications,experience, and location.Consultants 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 veteran's status, disability, or any other categories protected by law.

Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Pleasecontact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.

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Worksite address

boston, MA, 02298, US

Who can apply

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