Consultant, Data Specialist

Ducker Carlisle; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Ducker Carlisle is seeking a Consultant to support project teams with data-driven analyses and client-facing opportunities. This role may be based in Boston, MA, or Troy, MI, with a hybrid schedule and travel as needed.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in analytics within supply chain, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Python, R, or SQL. You will model, analyze, and visualize data to drive actionable recommendations for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, economics, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline with a strong academic record.
• 2+ years of professional analytics experience in supply chain, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, or a related operations environment.
• Proven experience using data to solve inventory, procurement, or other supply chain problems.

Responsibilities

• Build data models and conduct quantitative analyses on inventory, procurement, cost, service, and operations.
• Clean, structure, validate, and reconcile large datasets from multiple client sources.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, root causes, and improvement actions for clients.
• Develop repeatable analytical tools and models for scenario analysis and client decision-making.
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and other analytical outputs.
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions.
• Present findings to clients and senior staff.
• Manage analytical workstreams, including planning, tracking, quality control, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Python/SQL

Data visualization

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Although the position is posted in Boston, it may be based in either Boston, MA, or Troy, MI.

Why Work for Ducker Carlisle

We are uniquely positioned as a boutique firm with a global footprint serving some of the world’s largest companies. You will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact work across the firm and collaborate with client teams and colleagues across the globe. We strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process.

We value and recognize our employees’ hard work through Project of the Quarter, employee shoutouts, and regular performance reviews. Collaboration and inclusivity are at the core of our culture. We host frequent social events, organize local volunteer opportunities, and offer hybrid work schedules. Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including 20 days of paid time off/year, 401(k) matching, and medical, dental and vision insurance.

What You'll Do

Consultants play an integral role within our project teams. Consultants are responsible for structuring and executing analyses that support project objectives and are typically assigned to one or two project teams simultaneously. As a Consultant at Ducker Carlisle, your work will be rigorous, and its impact will be evident. You will have exposure to client facing opportunities. You can expect to learn, be challenged, and be encouraged to grow and develop throughout your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Build data models and conduct quantitative analyses to evaluate inventory, procurement, cost, service, and operational performance
• Clean, structure, validate, and reconcile large datasets from multiple client sources
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, root causes, performance gaps, and improvement recommendations for clients
• Develop repeatable analytical tools and models to support scenario analysis and client decision-making
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and other analytical outputs
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions
• Present findings to clients and to senior consulting staff
• Manage assigned analytical workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control, and timely completion of deliverables
• Collaborate with project teams in a fast-paced consulting environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, economics, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline with a strong academic record
• 2+ years of professional experience performing analytics within supply chain, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, or a closely related operations environment
• Demonstrated experience using data to solve inventory, procurement, or other supply chain business problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with large and imperfect datasets, data modeling, and data visualization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required; expertise in Python, R, SQL, or other statistical tools is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally
• High attention to detail and ability to produce client-ready work
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 annually. Exact compensation is determined based upon qualifications, experience, and location. Consultants are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Please Note: We encourage all our staff to work from a Ducker Carlisle office as often as is feasible; our hybrid work schedule suggests that most local team members work in the office 3-4 days per week when they are not traveling to clients.

Ducker Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, qualified veteran's status, disability, or any other categories protected by law.

Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.