Do you want the opportunity to leverage your skills to make a direct impact on the world’s top consumer products companies? Join Clarkston Consulting as a Supply Chain Senior Consultant to help deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients as a part of a team of experienced professionals. We are looking for motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Together, we can help find the answers to our clients most challenging business problems. What You’ll DoAs a Supply Chain Senior Consultant at Clarkston you will:
Work closely with clients in the Consumer Products industry in streamlining and combining people, processes, technology, and controls to improve operational effectiveness, lower costs, reduce redundancy, and lower risks
Focus on physical operations and supply chain management improvements including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, procurement, sourcing, and inventory management
Earn trusted client status and develop relationships that extend beyond the project’s lifecycle
Conduct knowledge transfer and training of end-users, including sharing best practices
Provide guidance to junior analysts and client personnel assigned to projects
How You’ll GrowBeyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:
Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities
RequirementsWhat We're Looking For:
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional supply chain consulting or equivalent industry experience in a combination of the following areas: Supply Chain Strategy, MRP, PLM, and Demand Planning
Ability to create supply chain performance measures for planning, execution, and financials that include standard definitions and industry performance benchmarks
Capacity to describe performance tradeoffs and how those decisions are connected to the broader business
Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning, Integrated Business Planning, or other cross-functional operating models
Understanding of process objectives, relevant monthly cycle of meetings, positive meeting behaviors, and ensuring the desired analytical reporting
Experience with demand planning for a significant product portfolio, guiding through common accuracy challenges (e.g. stakeholder bias), and taking actions to improve the forecasting process over time
Expertise in supply planning across multiple network tiers including finished goods, components, and materials
Experience in collaborating with trading partners to enhance supply performance
Knowledge of advanced planning systems (e.g. Kinaxis, Logility, SAP IBP) in support of demand, supply, and monthly integrated planning.
Ability to construct business cases for the investment in an advanced planning system
Excellent ability to facilitate discussions and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions when necessary
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Formal training and experience with Lean Sigma preferred
APICS or comparable supply chain planning certifications preferred
4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
Travel RequirementTravel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.More About ClarkstonFounded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.BenefitsOur benefits include:
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
401k with company contributions
Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
Life and Disability Insurance
Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more
Visit Careers at Clarkston (https://clarkstonconsulting.com/careers-at-clarkston) to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston (https://clarkstonconsulting.com/diversity/) to learn more about our diversity initiatives.
