Supply Chain Consultant

Highspring•McLean, VA

About The Position

We deliver unparalleled opportunities for growth and career advancement. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture supports your journey every step of the way. Embrace new challenges and deliver real value to some of the world’s most influential Fortune 100 brands, growth companies transforming their industries, and mid-market firms that need help navigating the defining moments of their lifecycle. Work side by side with business leaders to solve complex client challenges and make a true impact. Love what you do as part of a diverse organization committed to collaboration and continuous learning. The Team – Supply Chain Advisory & Transformation Join a team of talented professionals with deep supply chain, operations, and transformation experience to help clients solve complex business challenges and unlock measurable value. We partner with organizations ranging from growth-stage and middle-market companies to leading enterprise brands to design and execute transformation initiatives across supply chain planning, operations, inventory, procurement, and enabling technology. Our team supports clients through strategic assessments, operating model design, process transformation, technology enablement, and execution support. We bring an advisory mindset with a practical, hands-on approach, helping clients move from idea to implementation in ways that improve service, reduce cost, increase agility, and strengthen decision-making.

Requirements

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related discipline
5+ years of progressive experience across supply chain and operations, including a combination of:
Client-facing experience in a professional services/consulting organization, and
Relevant industry experience in supply chain, operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing, or distribution
Demonstrated track record helping companies undergo supply chain and/or operations transformations with measurable business impact
Functional experience in several of the following areas:
Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, and S&OP / IBP process design and improvement
Supply chain operating model design, governance, KPI frameworks, and decision rights
Process optimization and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, BPR)
Supply chain technology enablement (planning platforms, ERP integration, APS/IBP tools, reporting/analytics)
PMO/workstream leadership for transformation programs, implementations, or multi-functional initiatives
Performance improvement tied to service, inventory, working capital, forecast accuracy, cost, throughput, and productivity
Experience assessing current-state processes, identifying root causes, and building pragmatic future-state roadmaps
Prior experience working directly with and advising Director/VP/C-Level executives, including presenting complex ideas and facilitating executive workshops
Highly effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence
Experience providing mentorship and leadership to more junior team members
Track record of managing projects and/or workstreams to successful completion in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time (as client needs require)

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration and/or MS in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
Progressive responsibility in managing client relationships and achievement against business development goals
Experience in one or more industries such as retail, consumer products, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, healthcare, or life sciences
Experience with leading supply chain planning ecosystems (e.g., Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9, SAP, Oracle, ketteQ, or Anaplan)
Experience developing business cases, value realization frameworks, and executive-ready transformation roadmaps
Strong point of view on how data, AI, and automation can improve planning and operational decision-making
PMP, APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications

Responsibilities

Work with a diverse set of commercial clients ranging from growth and mid-size companies to leading enterprise Fortune 100 brands.
Deliver strategic advice and practical solutions to executive leaders on how to improve supply chain performance, resilience, and value realization from transformation investments.
Facilitate client working sessions ranging from executive and steering committee meetings to cross-functional process workshops, requirements sessions, and solution evaluations.
Lead current state assessments across supply chain functions (e.g., demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, S&OP/IBP, procurement, fulfillment, operations) and build improvement roadmaps.
Translate business goals into actionable transformation initiatives, including process, operating model, governance, data, and technology recommendations.
Leverage a “roll-up your sleeves” style to support both strategy development and execution of client initiatives, including pilots, PMO/workstream leadership, and implementation readiness.
Manage and coach project teams to deliver complex engagements with high quality, strong client experience, and measurable outcomes.
Support business development efforts across all stages (market analysis, client sourcing, relationship building, proposal development, solution shaping, and oral presentations).
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with client stakeholders at all levels that are based on integrity, trust, and delivery excellence.
Contribute thought leadership on the implications of market trends such as AI-enabled planning, supply chain digitization, network volatility, data quality, operating model evolution, and risk/resilience.
Help develop and scale internal capabilities, methods, and reusable assets that strengthen the firm’s service offerings.