Kearney Manager, Digital Operations, Supply Chain Design & Optimization

Kearney; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 212.000 - 235.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Learning & development

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Equity awards

Talent mobility

Home office stipend

Wellness program

Gympass

Descrizione del lavoro

Kearney Italia, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Digital Operations, specializing in Supply Chain Design & Optimization, to lead global client engagements across the Americas. You will apply data science, optimization, and simulation to reimagine networks and drive measurable value.

You will mentor teams, develop new capabilities, and contribute to business development while traveling 50-80% to client sites. The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience in consulting or

Competenze

• 8+ years in consulting or data science/analytics roles.
• Experience as a management consultant is required.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (source, plan, make, deliver).
• MBA preferred or advanced degree.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end supply chain design & optimization projects using tools like Optano, Coupa SC Guru, AIMMS, Python and Gurobi.
• Serve as the day-to-day leader on client engagements, overseeing delivery quality and managing workstreams.
• Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools to support decision-making across plan, make, and deliver functions.
• Collaborate with clients across industries and mentor junior consultants.

Conoscenze

Supply chain design & optimization

Leadership & consulting

Data-driven decision making

Client engagement

Formazione

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering / OR / Analytics / Applied Math

Strumenti

Coupa

AIMMS

Gurobi

AnyLogic

Tableau

Python

R

SQL

Descrizione del lavoro

Kearney Manager, Digital Operations, Supply Chain Design & Optimization

Full-time Americas Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Southfield, Toronto, Washington DC

Job Description

In this role, you will help global organizations reimagine and optimize their supply chains using data science, optimization and simulation platforms. You will work with clients across industries to solve complex operational challenges, lead high-impact consulting engagements, and mentor teams in delivering measurable value.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Kearney’s fastest-growing capabilities at the intersection of strategy, operations, data science, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply chain design & optimization projects using tools like Kearney's Optano, Coupa SC Guru, AIMMS SC Navigator, Python and Gurobi to design resilient, cost-effective networks.

Serve as the day-to-day leader on client engagements—overseeing delivery quality, managing workstreams, and fostering trusted advisor relationships.

Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools that support decision-making across deliver, make, and plan functions.

Work with large datasets, enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA), advanced planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis, o9) and cloud analytics platforms to enable digital transformation in operations.

Coach and mentor junior consultants; actively contribute to the development of Kearney’s digital operations capabilities and talent.

Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary offerings.

Help drive innovation in the firm’s supply chain approach—developing new IP, reusable assets, and thought leadership in areas such as optimization, simulation, ML/AI, scenario planning, and digital twin technology.

Who You Are

Experienced: 8+ years in consulting or data science / analytics roles, ideally within a top-tier firm or digital-focused organization. Experience working as a management consultant is required.

Functionally grounded: Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (source, plan, make, deliver), with experience in driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials.

Technically strong: Hands-on experience with data science, optimization, simulation, and visualization tools (e.g., Coupa, AIMMS, Gurobi, AnyLogic, Tableau, Python, R, SQL).

Digitally fluent: Understands how to integrate data, tools, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations.

Leader and collaborator: You thrive in managing cross-functional teams and partnering closely with clients at every stage of the journey.

Structured thinker: Can navigate ambiguity, break down complex problems, and create clear, actionable solutions.

Academically accomplished: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, Applied Math, or a related field. MBA preferred.

Curious and entrepreneurial: Eager to build, scale, and influence a high-growth capability within a global firm.

• This role requires approximately 50-80% travel, based on client and business needs

What We Can Offer You

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities

Generous retirement/pension savings contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families

Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)

Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

Manager base salary - $212,000 - $235,000

It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems.

Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNP