Consultant (Supply Chain & Logistics)

Pyrovio; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Consultant to drive transformation programs for a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies. You will engage in full-cycle program delivery, from problem discovery to implementation, utilizing your expertise in data analysis and lean principles. This role offers the opportunity to carve your own career path while working on impactful projects that enhance organizational performance. Join a rapidly growing company that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Career development opportunities

Work with multiple clients

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transformation program delivery with a technical degree.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct problem discovery and apply lean principles to identify improvement areas.
• Manage implementation efforts, including testing and rollout.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Lean principles

Process improvement

Time management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in a technical field

Graduate Degree

Tools

Process modeling software

Spreadsheet applications

Presentation software

Job description

Are you a Consultant with a desire to work with a rapidly growing company helping Fortune 500 companies achieve performance excellence?

• Remote
• Full Time
• Experienced

About Us:

We help organizations successfully develop and implement their strategies. We assist a diverse client base across all industries in meeting the demands of today’s challenging markets. The unique proprietary approach that we implement has resulted in rapid growth of the company and its client base.
Our clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as multi-national companies in all sectors: private, public, and government. We have performed engagements in the US and internationally.

About the Role:

This position is for a Consultant with experience in full cycle (concept to value realization) transformation program delivery. The Consultant will work with diverse clients ranging from small and medium size enterprises to large Fortune 100 enterprises to deliver transformation programs consisting of process and systems improvements. Engagements are usually longer in duration and allow the consultant to oversee the full lifecycle of the program including discovery, prioritization, solution development, implementation, change management, and final handoff. Candidates may be considered for Business Analyst, Consultant, or Senior Consultant positions based on their experience and skillset.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct problem discovery using primary and secondary research
2. Apply lean principles, problem-solving methods, and data analysis to identify potential improvement areas in processes and systems
3. Prioritize improvement initiatives considering the client’s strategic and tactical goals
4. Use problem-solving methods and best practices to develop conceptual, functional, and technical requirements for process (Process maps, value stream maps, etc.) and system solutions (UML diagrams, User stories, Acceptance criteria, product requirements documents, etc.)
5. Manage and coordinate solution development using internal and external resources
6. Design and implement KPIs to track initiative success and measure value realization post-implementation
7. Manage implementation efforts including testing, rollout, implementation, support, and final process/system owner handoffs

General Consultant Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate Degree in a technical field with two years of professional experience, or Graduate Degree, or equivalent in combination of education and/or experience
2. Comfortable in ambiguous problem spaces
3. Self-motivated to take ownership and chart their own path forward with minimal direction
4. Demonstrated success in analysis-driven problem solving
5. Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment
6. Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence without authority or title
7. Strong skills in presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
8. Excellent English verbal, written, and presentation skills
9. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive materials and information

Additional Qualifications:

1. Domain experience in material management, Supply Chain/Inventory/Logistics
2. Solid understanding of tools and techniques required to effectively develop or improve business processes and systems
3. Knowledge and experience using process improvement tools and techniques to drive organizational change
4. Experience with lean management, Six Sigma, or process design and re-engineering
5. Knowledge of utility or healthcare industry preferred
6. Knowledge of process modeling and process diagramming software and tools

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Retirement, Holidays, PTO, etc.
• Ability to carve your own career path and gain deep professional expertise by working with multiple clients and engagements and oversee the implementation of your recommendations
• Opportunity to develop and advance within a growing organization.

Additional Information:

For more information, please visit our website at www.pyrovio.com.