Junior Consultant Automotive Operations Supply Chain Management

P3 USA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 20 days PTO

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Mentorship and onboarding programs

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Travel opportunities

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a consultant to support operations projects in the automotive industry. You will analyze and optimize business processes, contribute to digital transformation, and support quality management. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has experience in process improvement, and demonstrates strong communication and analytical skills. Extensive travel (up to 100%) is required. The role offers competitive salary, bonus potential, PTO, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in automotive, manufacturing, or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and data analytics.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with digital tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and data analytics for process optimization or decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% depending on client and project needs.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support challenging operations projects within the automotive industry.
• Analyze and optimize business processes.
• Conduct training or workshops for process change.
• Assist in supplier development and risk management, including coaching suppliers, multi-tier sourcing visibility, and compliance with trade or sustainability standards.
• Enhance supply chain management across procurement, inventory, sourcing, and logistics.
• Develop, update, and document SOPs, process maps, and policy manuals.
• Perform cost analyses, create and manage budgets, and recommend solutions for cost containment and margin improvement.
• Create and oversee implementation of action plans, tracking progress of improvement initiatives with follow-ups and status reports to clients.
• Introduce and support new technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI implementation.
• Conduct training or workshops to enable process and cultural change.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business units to optimize value chain performance.
• Provide data-driven insights using KPIs, benchmarking, and analytics.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and department heads to ensure alignment on operational goals and sustain results over time.
• Manage customer and supplier relationships to maintain alignment on quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.
• Contribute insights and strategies for market growth, benchmark industry standards, and support go-to-market plans for new services or technologies.
• Drive innovation within projects and internally at P3.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics

Tools

MS Office

AI-driven tools

Digital tools

Job description

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will support challenging operations projects within the automotive industry , contributing to efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation. Responsibilities vary by project, aligning with client needs and individual strengths.

• Analyze, document, and optimize business processes in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, aftersales, IT projects, and automation.
• Conduct on-site assessments to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Support quality management systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in supplier development and risk management, including coaching suppliers, multi-tier sourcing visibility, and compliance with trade or sustainability standards.
• Enhance supply chain management across procurement, inventory, sourcing, and logistics.
• Develop, update, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and policy manuals.
• Perform cost analyses, create and manage budgets, and recommend solutions for cost containment and margin improvement.
• Create and oversee implementation of action plans, tracking progress of improvement initiatives with follow-ups and status reports to clients.
• Introduce and support new technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI implementation.
• Conduct training or workshops to enable process and cultural change.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business units (engineering, production, procurement, sales) to optimize value chain performance.
• Provide data-driven insights using KPIs, benchmarking, and analytics.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and department heads to ensure alignment on operational goals and sustain results over time.
• Manage customer and supplier relationships to maintain alignment on quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.
• Contribute insights and strategies for market growth, benchmark industry standards, and support go-to-market plans for new services or technologies.
• Drive innovation within projects and internally at P3.

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• You Bring practical experience through internships or entry-level roles within automotive, manufacturing, or consulting environments.

  • Supported process improvement or operational projects contributing to measurable outcomes such as cost reduction, efficiency gains, or quality improvements.

  • Assisted in data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting to enable decision-making and monitor project progress in real-world automotive or manufacturing environments.

  • Participated in implementation activities on-site , such as coordinating with cross-functional teams, updating SOPs, or supporting technology rollouts (automation, digital tools, AI).

• You demonstrate hands‑on experience with AI‑driven tools and data analytics for process optimization or decision‑making.
• You show proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital tools.
• You are self‑motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills, especially when interacting with customers.
• You are characterized by a precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• You think ‘outside of the box' to create solutions when none exist.
• With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters.
• Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.