Kearney Strategic Operations Plan Principal

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 245,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Job summary

Kearney Italia, Inc. in the Americas is seeking a Strategy Operations Plan Principal to lead large-scale supply chain planning transformations across the Americas.

You will partner with executive stakeholders to design and deliver end-to-end planning programs from strategy through execution and value realization. The role requires an MBA (preferred) and 10+ years of experience, with principal-level consulting background and deep expertise in demand planning, S&OP/IBP, inventory strategy, and

Qualifications

• MBA preferred with 10+ years of professional experience.
• Principal-level consulting experience.
• Deep end-to-end supply chain planning expertise (S&OP, IBP, demand planning).
• Experience with Fortune 500 clients and large-scale transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex supply chain planning transformations from strategy through execution and value realization.
• Advise C-suite and senior leaders across planning functions.
• Drive demand planning, S&OP/IBP, and inventory optimization.
• Originate client relationships and contribute to proposals and business development.
• Mentor teams and ensure high-impact delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive leadership

Change management

Consulting excellence

Education

MBA

Job description

Kearney Strategic Operations Plan Principal

Full-time Americas Arlington, VA, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC

You will partner with executive stakeholders to design and implement planning transformations that enhance responsiveness, resilience, and performance across the supply chain.

What you’ll do:

• Lead large, complex supply chain planning transformations from strategy through execution and value realization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior supply chain leaders, particularly across planning functions
• Demand planning and forecasting
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Inventory strategy and optimization
• Lead cross-functional teams and independently manage high-impact engagement workstreams
• Translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Originate and expand client relationships, with a strong focus on growing planning-related engagements
• Lead proposal development and actively contribute to senior-level client pitches
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset, identifying opportunities within existing accounts and new clients
• Support the continued growth and differentiation of Kearney’s SOP Planning offering
• Contribute to thought leadership across supply chain planning and digital planning topics
• Lead large-scale programs with end-to-end accountability for delivery and outcomes
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Provide coaching across engagements to ensure quality, consistency, and impact
• Actively contribute to building the next generation of planning leaders within the practice

Who you are:

We believe this business is about making connections—between data, insights, strategies, and people. We are looking for leaders who are analytical, commercially minded, and collaborative, with the ability to challenge thinking and lead with confidence and authenticity.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• An MBA (preferred) and 10+ years of professional experience
• Principal-level experience within a top-tier or specialized consulting firm
• Deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain planning, including:
• Demand and supply planning
• S&OP / IBP
• Inventory management
• Planning transformation and operating model design
• Advanced planning system selection, blueprinting & implementation
• A strong track record of leading large-scale transformation programs and independently managing high-impact teams
• Demonstrated ability to generate business and support business development efforts
• Experience working with Fortune 500 clients, ideally within consumer-oriented or industrial sectors
• Exceptional consulting skills, including communication, analytics, leadership presence, and problem solving
• A collaborative mindset and alignment with Kearney’s values
• Preferred industry experience includes industrials, chemicals, healthcare/medical devices, or broader CPG sectors. Candidates should bring experience in manufacturing, engineered products, heavy equipment, energy-adjacent chemicals, or non‑pharma healthcare, with exposure to large-scale operations and complex commercial environments.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Retirement and pension contributions
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and immediate family
• Non-partner equity-based awards (for Principals and above)
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work programs and personalized career paths
• Principal base salary – $245,000-$270,000. 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.