Associate - Supply Chain

McKinsey & Company; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 172,800 - 211,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Global community

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an associate in Darien, Connecticut, to address clients' toughest supply chain challenges. This role involves ownership of diverse projects, delivering innovative solutions and collaborating with executive teams. Candidates should possess a graduate degree and extensive experience in supply chain management. The position offers competitive compensation, a dynamic work environment, and growth opportunities within a diverse, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• An advanced graduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Strong interest and passion for coaching clients.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and time management skills.
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data.

Responsibilities

• Join a client service team and take ownership of workstreams.
• Help clients solve problems and implement transformations.
• Collaborate directly with clients to drive real change.

Skills

Supply chain management

Coaching or mentoring

Organizational capabilities

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD)

Job description

Location

• Atlanta
• Austin
• Boston
• Chicago
• Connecticut - Darien
• Dallas
• Denver
• Detroit
• Houston
• Miami
• Minneapolis

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem‑solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

Your Impact

As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.

You won't be working with just any clients—they’re some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long‑term change. We'll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long‑lasting.

You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You'll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client's strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you'll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you'll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we've left, you'll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you'll uphold McKinsey's commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high‑performance/high‑reward culture—doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues at all levels will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management (e.g., design and implementation of logistics strategy, network design and optimization, transportation, warehouse design and optimization, supply chain planning and management processes, supply chain modeling and optimization)
• Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients
• Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoningAbility to create work product‑focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

Industries

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive & Assembly

Capabilities

• Operations

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

If you are a new joiner for this role in the United States, the reasonable estimated salary range is $192,000–$192,000 USD. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest wages for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture from the start. Factors such as office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date, and current organizational needs may affect the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.