Director - Operations & Supply Chain - Digital & AI focus

Alvarez & Marsal; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Madrid is seeking a Director/Senior Associate for our Private Equity Performance Improvement practice to lead end-to-end S&OP transformations and drive digital and AI-enabled operations across PE-backed portfolio companies.

You will partner with deal teams and operating partners to design, model scenarios, implement advanced planning tools, and deliver measurable value across planning, inventory, and working capital, while engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in S&OP, supply chain planning, or operational transformation.
• Proven experience delivering digital transformation or AI-enabled projects.
• Strong understanding of S&OP frameworks, forecasting, and IBP.
• Experience with private equity sponsors and PE-backed portfolio companies is highly desirable.
• Exposure to advanced analytics, AI/ML applications, or digital planning platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, o9, SAP IBP) is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and operating partners.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus depending on region.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and transformation of end-to-end S&OP processes, improving alignment between demand planning, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Diagnose inefficiencies in planning, forecasting, and execution processes, identifying opportunities for digitalisation and AI-enabled decision making.
• Develop and implement advanced planning solutions, including scenario modelling, predictive analytics, and automation tools.
• Drive data-driven operational improvements, leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital dashboards to enhance visibility and decision‑making speed.
• Partner with client leadership teams to embed next-generation S&OP capabilities across organisations.
• Identify and quantify value creation opportunities across supply chain planning, inventory optimisation, service levels, and working capital.
• Lead transformation programmes from design through execution, ensuring sustainable adoption of digital and AI solutions.
• Manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.

Skills

S&OP

Supply chain planning

Digital transformation

AI-enabled operations

AI/ML

Forecasting

Tools

Kinaxis

o9

SAP IBP

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice is looking to hire a Director /Senior Associate with deep expertise in S&OP, digital transformation, and AI-enabled operations across any region. This role is focused on leading and delivering large-scale transformation programmes for private equity-backed portfolio companies, with a particular emphasis on Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand and supply planning optimisation, and the application of digital tools and AI to improve operational performance. You will work closely with PE deal teams and operating partners to drive end-to-end value creation across the value chain.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead the design and transformation of end-to-end S&OP processes, improving alignment between demand planning, supply chain, and commercial functions
• Diagnose inefficiencies in planning, forecasting, and execution processes, identifying opportunities for digitalisation and AI-enabled decision making
• Develop and implement advanced planning solutions, including scenario modelling, predictive analytics, and automation tools
• Drive data-driven operational improvements, leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital dashboards to enhance visibility and decision‑making speed
• Partner with client leadership teams to embed next-generation S&OP capabilities across organisations
• Identify and quantify value creation opportunities across supply chain planning, inventory optimisation, service levels, and working capital
• Lead transformation programmes from design through execution, ensuring sustainable adoption of digital and AI solutions
• Manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience combining industry and consulting, with a strong focus on S&OP, supply chain planning, or operational transformation
• Proven experience delivering digital transformation or AI-enabled projects within supply chain or operations environments
• Strong understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks, forecasting, and integrated business planning (IBP)
• Experience working with private equity sponsors and PE-backed portfolio companies is highly desirable
• Exposure to tools and technologies such as advanced analytics, AI/ML applications, or digital planning platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, o9, SAP IBP) is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders, including C‑suite executives and operating partners
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus depending on region

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑note training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

amic environment, we are looking forward to your application.