Associate, Transformation Services — PEPI Ops

Alvarez & Marsal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in the Operations Group/Transformation Services to help private equity portfolio companies reduce costs, improve EBITDA, and implement cross-functional improvements across the U.S. This role offers exposure to high-growth PEPI initiatives and strong career development opportunities.

You will work with PEPI leadership on time-sensitive engagements, develop performance improvement plans, and apply hands-on experience in margin management, supply chain, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing operating expense cost reduction programs.
• Depth in a particular industry vertical a PLUS (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail).

Responsibilities

• Structure a performance improvement plan and manage it to completion.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by changing leadership, staffing, and back-office structure.
• Synthesize insights from data to boost EBITDA and operating efficiency.
• Implement cost-reduction programs and workforce changes.
• Develop findings and make strategic recommendations.
• Hands-on experience through projects in margin management, sales & operations planning, sourcing and global supply chain, organizational structure and effectiveness, non-labor cost efficiency, process improvement and KPIs, SG&A cost reduction, working capital and cash management.

Skills

Operations Transformation

Cost Reduction

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in the Operations Group/Transformation Services to help private equity portfolio companies reduce costs, improve EBITDA, and implement cross-functional improvements across the U.S. This role offers exposure to high-growth PEPI initiatives and strong career development opportunities.

You will work with PEPI leadership on time-sensitive engagements, develop performance improvement plans, and apply hands-on experience in margin management, supply chain, and