Connected Planning & Analytics Associate

Kearney; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 188,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning opportunities

Retirement savings contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Kearney is seeking an Associate in its Digital & Analytics practice focused on Connected Planning. You will lead client engagements, guiding teams to design and optimize planning processes using platforms like o9, Kinaxis, and Blue Yonder.

This role blends strategy, supply chain, data science, and digital transformation in a high-growth area. Required MBA or advanced degree with 5–10 years of experience in management consulting or Fortune 500 supply chain settings.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred and 5–10 years of professional experience.
• Experience with end-to-end planning processes: demand, supply, inventory, SIOP/IBP.
• Hands-on experience with planning platforms and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Connected Planning Delivery: lead end-to-end planning projects using digital tools and translate executive priorities into analytics models and digital tools.
• Practice Development: help create client proposals, contribute to business development, and shape connected planning offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI fluency

Structured thinking

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Education

MBA preferred

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

o9

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Job description

Kearney is seeking an Associate in its Digital & Analytics practice focused on Connected Planning. You will lead client engagements, guiding teams to design and optimize planning processes using platforms like o9, Kinaxis, and Blue Yonder.

This role blends strategy, supply chain, data science, and digital transformation in a high-growth area. Required MBA or advanced degree with 5–10 years of experience in management consulting or Fortune 500 supply chain settings.