Kearney Associate, Digital Operations, Supply Chain Design & Optimization

Kearney•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As an Associate in Kearney’s Digital & Analytics practice, you will contribute to the Digital Operations team, specializing in Supply Chain Design & Optimization. The role supports A.T. Kearney Public Sector and Defense Services, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of A.T. Kearney, Inc. You will help global organizations reimagine and optimize supply chains through data science, optimization, and simulation platforms, working with clients across industries on complex operational challenges and high-impact consulting engagements to deliver measurable value. The position combines strategy, operations, data science, and digital transformation. It involves supporting end-to-end supply chain network design and optimization projects, client engagement delivery, analytical modeling, digital tools, and operational transformation. You will also work with practice leadership on proposals and business development, and contribute to new intellectual property, reusable assets, and thought leadership.

Requirements

Five to ten years of professional experience, ideally in management consulting or a Fortune 500 environment.
Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including source, plan, make, and deliver.
Experience driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials.
Hands-on experience with data science, optimization, simulation, and visualization tools, such as Coupa, AIMMS, Gurobi, AnyLogic, Tableau, Python, R, and SQL.
Understanding of how to integrate data, tools, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and partner closely with clients.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, structure complex problems, and create clear, actionable solutions.
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Southfield, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, or Washington, D.C.
Ability to travel approximately 50–80%, based on client and business needs.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Curiosity and entrepreneurial interest in building, scaling, and influencing a high-growth capability within a global firm.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on end-to-end supply chain network design and optimization projects using tools such as Kearney Optano, Coupa SC Guru, AIMMS SC Navigator, Python, and Gurobi.
Serve on client engagements, deliver quality work, manage workstreams, and foster trusted-advisor relationships.
Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools supporting decision-making across deliver, make, and plan functions.
Work with large datasets, enterprise systems, advanced planning systems, and cloud analytics platforms to enable digital transformation in operations.
Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary offerings.
Develop new intellectual property, reusable assets, and thought leadership in optimization, simulation, machine learning and AI, scenario planning, and digital twin technology.

Benefits

Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities.
Competitive remuneration package.
Retirement or pension savings contributions.
Medical insurance for employees and their families.
Non-partner equity-based awards for consulting managers and above.
Talent mobility opportunities, flexible work programs, and externships.
Paid time off.
401(k) match and profit sharing.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Healthcare concierge.
Backup child and adult care.
Annual employer HSA contribution.
Home office stipend.
Subsidized Gympass.
Annual wellness program.
Leaves of absence to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Potential discretionary performance bonus.