Management Consulting Senior Associate, Ops & Supply Chain
About The Position
RSM is seeking a dynamic and solutions-oriented Senior Associate to join our growing Operations & Supply Chain Advisory Practice. This role is ideal for a candidate with experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory strategy, procurement, manufacturing, quality management or logistics. You will help mid-market clients solve complex challenges by delivering data-driven insights, operational improvements, and innovative strategies across the end-to-end supply chain. We are looking for a strong problem solver who can analyze data, identify root causes, and design practical solutions that drive measurable impact. You will work directly with clients and cross-functional teams to refine supply chain operations, enhance resilience, and unlock growth opportunities. This role offers the entrepreneurial environment of a fast-growing consulting practice combined with the resources and expertise of the leading middle market advisory firm.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- minimum 2 years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience
- Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping and data analysis
- Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity
- Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organization skills
- Client service and relationship building skills
- Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to effectively work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness and ability to travel 50%+
Nice To Haves
- APICS Certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
- Digital tool experience (eg. PowerBI, Alteryx, SQL, Python)
- Project Management Certification (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- AI-driven process automation experience (including demand forecasting, optimization) and GenAI based solutions
Responsibilities
- Provide analysis and industry insight during client engagements to recommend and deliver innovative solutions to clients through data analysis, opinions, observations, interviews, facilitated workshops and rigorous project management
- Identify business drivers and prioritize personal work efforts quicky to maximize productivity in engagements
- Propose, develop, and implement solutions to complex client initiatives to achieve the desired future state
- Communicate effectively both internally with the engagement team and externally with client employees, C-suite executives and/or private equity partners to maintain excellent client relationships
- Support management in business development, networking, proposals, and marketing content
- Support management with engagement economics such as proposal budgeting and pricing, margin management, billing, risk management, etc.
Benefits
- competitive benefits and compensation package
- flexibility in your schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
