Consultant, Supply Chain Specialist

Ducker Research Europe GmbH; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ducker Carlisle, headquartered in Boston with roles in multiple locations, seeks a Supply Chain Consultant to support client engagements focused on inventory optimization, procurement, and operational improvement. You will structure analyses, diagnose issues, develop practical recommendations, and own defined workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands‑on supply chain experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with bonuses for Power BI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
• 2+ years of professional supply chain experience required.
• Hands-on experience in inventory planning/optimization, procurement, warehouse management, transportation planning and/or supply chain network strategy is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including experience with large datasets; must demonstrate analyses and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint required.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or other analytical tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational, multi‑tasking, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory analyses such as inventory segmentation, service levels, fill rate, inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, working capital, safety stock, replenishment parameters, and inventory positioning
• Conduct procurement analyses including spend segmentation, supplier performance, sourcing opportunities, cost drivers, supplier concentration, and supplier risk
• Evaluate warehouse operations, including capacity, layout, labor productivity, process flows, storage strategy, service performance, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Analyze transportation operations, including freight spend, carrier and mode performance, routing, service levels, network flows, and cost-reduction opportunities
• Support supply chain network strategy, including facility footprint, location and capacity requirements, product and inventory flows, and cost/service tradeoffs across alternative network scenarios
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, diagnose root causes, quantify opportunities, and support recommendations
• Translate analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions
• Develop client‑ready presentations, analyses, dashboards, and other project deliverables
• Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff
• Manage assigned workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control
• Apply supply chain best practices and industry benchmarks to client analyses and recommendations

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

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 areuniquelypositionedas aboutiquefirm with a global footprintserving some of the world’s largest companies.You will havetheopportunity tomeaningfully impact work across the firm and collaborate withclient teams and colleaguesacross 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, andregularperformancereviews.Collaboration and inclusivity areat the core of our culture. We hostfrequent socialevents,organizelocal volunteer opportunities, andofferhybridworkschedules.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 support client engagements across supply chain operations, with a focus on inventory optimization, procurement, and operational improvement. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on supply chain experience who can independently structure analyses, diagnose operational issues, develop practical recommendations, and own defined project workstreams. Consultants typically support one or two engagements simultaneously and work directly with Managers, senior project leaders, and client teams.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct inventory analyses such as inventory segmentation, service levels, fill rate, inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, working capital, safety stock, replenishment parameters, and inventory positioning
• Conduct procurement analyses including spend segmentation, supplier performance, sourcing opportunities, cost drivers, supplier concentration, and supplier risk
• Evaluate warehouse operations, including capacity, layout, labor productivity, process flows, storage strategy, service performance, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Analyze transportation operations, including freight spend, carrier and mode performance, routing, service levels, network flows, and cost-reduction opportunities
• Support supply chain network strategy, including facility footprint, location and capacity requirements, product and inventory flows, and cost/service tradeoffs across alternative network scenarios
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, diagnose root causes, quantify opportunities, and support recommendations
• Translate analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions
• Develop client‑ready presentations, analyses, dashboards, and other project deliverables
• Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff
• Manage assigned workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control,
• Apply supply chain best practices and industry benchmarks to client analyses and recommendations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
• 2+ years of professional supply chain experience required
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: inventory planning/optimization, procurement, warehouse management, transportation planning and/or supply chain network strategy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including experience working with large datasets; candidates must be able to demonstrate analyses they personally performed and recommendations they developed
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint required
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or other analytical tools is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally
• Strong organizational, multi‑tasking, and time management skills
• Comfortable independently owning defined workstreams in a project‑based environment
• 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.

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.