Analyst, Supply Chain and Operations Officer Practice

Spencer Stuart • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Spencer Stuart is hiring an Analyst for its Supply Chain and Operations Practice, ideally based in Chicago, Washington, D.C., or New York City. Analysts are important contributors to executive search teams, working with Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants to understand client needs, gather research, and support assignment strategy. They produce research resources such as talent mappings, target company lists, and pitch decks, and respond to ad hoc research requests. Their analyses inform client-ready materials and business development initiatives.

Analysts are expected to develop industry expertise by following emerging trends and identifying leading executives and future talent. The role offers opportunities for career development and leadership, including potential advancement to Consultant, while building transferable skills in research, analysis, communication, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate is self-directed and resourceful, enjoys impactful research, communicates findings clearly, and delivers high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Analysts should be resilient under pressure, able to manage competing priorities, and focused on achieving results and exceeding client expectations.

Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be university graduate with a four-year bachelor’s degree; Fall 2026 graduates may apply, while Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Strong academic performance, with a GPA of 3.4 or higher; any area of study is acceptable.
• Well-rounded experience demonstrated through leadership in internships, work, community service, athletics, or student-led organizations.
• Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills, including the judgment and creativity to develop insights from incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, proactive, and resourceful, with the ability to manage competing priorities, raise concerns early, and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Permanent work authorization for the country in which the candidate is applying.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, work with people with differing styles, and handle challenging expectations.
• Ability to take ownership, anticipate next steps, act independently with minimal direction, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Ability to listen, ask insightful questions, analyze and interpret researched facts, and make decisions under pressure.
• Genuine interest and curiosity about relevant people, businesses, industries, and markets.
• Ability to maintain discretion and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Quest, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, BoardEx, LinkedIn, or similar research resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of clients’ industries, including value propositions, competitive landscapes, strengths and weaknesses, stock performance, and employee counts; synthesize findings for client-ready documents.
• Monitor news and issues related to client engagements and market opportunities, and promptly share relevant information with Associates, Consultants, and Executive Engagement Administrators.
• Assist with detailed industry talent mapping and proactively identify high-potential executives.
• Research executives using internal and external databases, provide commentary, and track executive movements.
• Participate in search kick-off meetings with Associates and Consultants to help develop search strategy.
• Support Associates with search-related work, including developing search strategies and target lists.
• Develop industry and/or functional expertise by following trends and identifying leading and future leaders.
• Plan and manage research and project work supporting business development and search assignments; meet deadlines and communicate promptly when deadlines are at risk.
• Provide accurate and timely research on executives, organizations, markets, and other relevant sectors.
• Synthesize research into succinct, accurate points of view for business development, search assignments, and intellectual capital initiatives.
• Use business writing skills to create client-ready analyses and document information in Firm databases.
• Collaborate with project teams, clarify expectations and tasks, adapt communication styles, raise issues early, and assist beyond assigned responsibilities when needed.
• Identify executive movements and update Quest and colleagues, ideally in real time.
• Build and share industry and functional knowledge using relevant internal and external resources and networks.
• Seek and apply feedback, develop skills, and contribute to the Firm’s values, culture, inclusivity, and internal activities.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit-sharing contribution and employer match.
• Paid time off of at least 15 days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Paid sick time of 10 days per year.
• 12 company holidays per year.
• Paid leaves of absence when applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Virtual mental health program.
• Mindfulness program.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level