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As a Consulting Manager or Senior Manager, you will be part of the Consumer Goods Services (CGS) Industry team . This team supports large global consumer goods companies in food beverage and home personal care. We are industry experts and have the insights and capabilities to transform leading organizations and help them navigate in the ever-changing landscape they operate in.

You will bring to this role a deep understanding of the business value of Supply Chain, as well as how it aligns with business strategies. You will leverage this understanding to deliver Supply Chain and operations transformational programs in the areas of Supply Planning, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Performance, Logistics and Distribution, Warehousing, and Manufacturing and/or Packaging operations. The role is a blend of defining client outcomes at strategic and executional levels. You will oversee multiple projects, function as a project manager for large transformations and are responsible for building new and maintaining strong client relations. You will lead with insights to co-create and implement technology-enabled, disruptive strategies and solutions that unlock value and drive growth for clients. You have the ambition to continuously develop your industry knowledge, your advisory and commercial skills, and are expected and challenged to do so. As Senior Manager, you will also actively pursue business development opportunities and have an active role in developing thought leadership and point of views on key developments in the CGS industry.

· People: You will collaborate closely with our CGS consultants and build our CGS practice within Products. You have shown experience in leading teams and unlocking value for our clients. You will work with C-level executives and actively pursue business development opportunities.

· Processes: Part of your remit is to improve processes and programs so that our client can work more effectively and efficiently. You will strive to make the processes repeatable, scalable, and cost saving. You will be working on a wide range of (strategic) topics, such as digital and complex transformations. Your advice is based on quantitative and qualitative analyses

· Technology: Oversee the increasing technology we use for our transformations and in areas like SCO, ESG and other industry relevant topics. Experiences with technology driven transformations. You have a data driven approach, based on analytics AI

· Industry: You have an active role in developing thought leadership and point of views on key developments in the CGS industry. Y ou are motivated to constantly develop your industrial knowledge and share this with your team.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Travel required: up to 75% as needed

Minimum of 10 years experience in the Consumer Goods and Services industry in a combination of strategy, management consulting and/or progressive project experiences in one or more of the following areas within the Supply Chain function:

Logistics and Distribution

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Performance Management

Planning and scheduling

Inventory Management

Warehousing and/or Warehouse Automation

Operations Management

Bachelor’s degree

Bonus points:

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Professional Skill Requirement:

Experience in a senior supply chain management role within the consumer goods and services industry

Previous responsibility for driving benefits realization of at least one major strategic initiative with a major CGS business

International business experience, and the ability to navigate global, regional, and country/division stakeholder relationships within a given client account

Experience in mergers and acquisitions (operations due diligence, carve-outs, or post-deal integration)

In-depth understanding of CGS industry, and the role of senior supply chain leadership at the (S)VP level is desirable. Having a relevant CGS industry network is a plus

Experience with tech driven transformations, data analytics and/or sustainability

Experience with senior level (C-level or C-level minus 1) conversations

Strong program management and communication skills, both verbal and written

Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals, lead in client conversations, and go to market activities.

Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment and proven ability to build strong client relationships.

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California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

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Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland $87,400 to $235,000

New York $87,400 to $293,800

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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