The Kearney Operations System (KOS) is a globalizeddelivery modelconsistingof Kearney’s best capabilities,expertise,and digital tools/methods whileleveraginga differentiated delivery model for our clients. KOSequipsourKearneyteamswithleadingedgeanalytics,practicaltechnologies,provenchangemanagement frameworks, and a range of specialized knowledge relevant to both immediate and long-termobjectives. KOS includes a team of specialized consultants with deepexpertisein supply chainand procurementtransformation. The team has hands-on experience instrategizing andimplementing frameworks andleading digitaltoolsandframeworksinsupplychainplanninganddeliveryareas. OVERVIEWOFTHE KOSOPERATIONSCONSULTANTROLE: The Operations Consultant will be integral to client project delivery and development ofCoEofferings and tools.This isa keyrole in executingsupply chain managementoperationsand procurementsolutions with a focuson continuous process improvement. SPECIFICJOBRESPONSIBILITIES: CLIENTDELIVERY: Supportglobalclientteams(preferably attheclientsite)indesigningandexecutingsupplychainand procurementsolutionsto (non-exhaustive): End-to-end supply chain processesoptimization Procurement transformation – people, process, and Digital & AI Procurement assessmentsand diagnostics, digital transformations End-to-end sourcing execution -sp baseline, cost models, benchmarking,RFXexecution,RFxanalysis, negotiation strategy Broader supply chain process solutioning,e.g.Supply and demand planning, Demand forecasting, inventory planning, andlogisticsnetwork optimization. Design and implement supply chain tools andsolutions CLIENT DEVELOPMENT: Proactivelycontribute to existing client development initiativesby: Workingin dynamic environments with varying client needs and project requirements. Willing to step into different roles and collaborate seamlessly to achieve project goals. KOSCOEDEVELOPMENT: Workwiththefirm leadersinsupportingandexecutingthestrategy fortheCoE. Contribute toknowledgecreation by codifying and publishing papers/reports. Supportthein-houseITtools/assetdevelopmentteams. EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS: Workexperienceof3-7yearspreferablywithaprofessionalservicesfirm,onSupplychain andprocurementtopics, includingatleastsomeexperiencein demand/ supplyplanningandprocurement / procurement consulting. Master’sdegree/MBAfroma reputedinstitution. Excellent ownership and collaborative teamwork skills. Excellent project management skills withthe abilityto collaborate seamlesslyacross functions. Knowledge and experience running thestrategicsourcing process; setting category baselines,gatheringsupply market intelligence, settingsourcingstrategy, executing market events and negotiations, awardingand implementing supply solutions. Knowledge and experience of working with e-sourcing tools like Coupa, Keelvar etc. Knowledge and experience of working withbroadersupply chain planning and optimizationa plustoolssuch as Llamasoft, o9, Kinaxis, OMP, Optano etc. is agood to have. Comfortablewithanalysisoflargedata sets.Proficientinusingexcelandmacrosforanalysis.Useofanalyticaltools(likePowerBI,Qlikview,Tableau)is aplus. Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting. #J-18808-Ljbffr