Description

　　Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

　　PEPI: Associate, Cost Optimization -- Performance Improvement / Cost Reduction / Cost Efficiency

　　(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

　　Alvarez and Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) - Rapid Results team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 7,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

　　AandM's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged AandM to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

　　Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills and experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

　　Our PEPI services include:Cost OptimizationRapid ResultsCDD/StrategyInterim ManagementMerger Integration and Carve-outsITSupply ChainCFO Services

　　AandM's Cost Optimization Program is a holistic, cross-functional approach that focuses on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA and cash flow improvements across the entire operation, including opportunities to improve revenue, increase margin, reduce cost, and increase cash flow and profitability. AandM's Cost Optimization focuses on driving significant improvements in operating expense cost structure by simplifying the business, streamlining the organization, and increasing efficiency of overhead spending. The Rapid Results leadership team is focused on providing opportunities leadership skill development, career advancement, training and exposure to international business assignments.

　　Professional experience:Leading teams through a time-sensitive project by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completionIdentifying opportunities to significantly reduce Operating Expense cost structure by changing business leadership structure, sales and sales support staffing levels, business unit and functional management structure, and improvements to efficiency of all major back-office functionsImplementing programs to reduce Operating Expense cost structure, including changes to roles and responsibilities, implementation of supporting processes, and execution of workforce reductionsWorking with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendationsHands on experience through consulting projects or engagement in several of the following areasDirect, indirect, and labor cost transparencySales and Marketing effectiveness, processes, and incentivesOperations management, productivity, and efficiencyOrganizational structure and effectivenessNon-labor cost efficiencyProcess improvement and performance management metrics / KPIs

　　Professional skills:Strong written, oral and analytical skillsStrong Excel and PowerPoint skillsStructured project management (time, team and work-stream's management)Initiative and driveCritical thinking skillsAbility to deliver time-pressured project on-time and on-qualityFlexible and creative thinkingClient relationship building

　　Qualifications:2-4 years previous industry / consulting experienceExperience with implementing Operating Expense cost reduction programsRecent project leadership experienceFlexibility to travel up to 80% of the timeDepth in a particular industry vertical a PLUS (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail)Open to all U.S. locations

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity