Manager - Consulting

GEP Worldwide; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GEP is seeking a Manager in its consulting practice to lead transportation planning workstreams within technology verticals for global clients. You will shape short-term and long-term strategies to optimize transportation spend, modes, capacity and efficiency across networks.

The role requires 6+ years in logistics consulting with a strong background in strategic transportation planning, forecasting, and data-driven modeling. Travel up to 20-30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in logistics consulting, industry, or a combination.
• 3+ years in strategic transportation planning or network optimization.
• Experience building volume or capacity forecasts that drove budget or carrier decisions.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20-30%.

Responsibilities

• Forecast lane-level volume across suppliers, contract manufacturers, warehouses and data centers by mode (ocean, air, truckload, dedicated, white-glove).
• Model mode mix, consolidation and lane design against cost and lead time.
• Build backtest models/perform scenario planning – forecast vs. accuracy and mitigation strategies.
• Translate carrier and 3PL capacity needs into sourcing event requirements and address inefficiencies.
• Support the engagement lead in identifying opportunities to expand scope.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel modeling

AI tools

Client-facing

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or Master's

Tools

Kinaxis

Oracle OTM

Blue Yonder

e2open

Job description

GEP Clark, Clark, New Jersey, United States

Full Time

Job Description

Welcometo GEP

Who WeAre

GEP is adiverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We investourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborativerelationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clientsinclude market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and publicinstitutions.

Wedeliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurementleaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy and financialperformance. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talentrespected. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to helpshape, grow and continually improve us.

How YouGrow at GEP

Werecognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and driveachievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a careerat GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

What you will do

As a Manager in GEP's consultingpractice, you will be part of engagements that supports transportation planningworkstreams within technology vertical (Hyperscalers, Neoclouds, Semiconductor/Electronics Manufacturers). You will shape the short term and long-termstrategies at client organizations that optimizes transportation spend,transportation modes, capacity, etc.

• Forecast lane-level volume acrosssuppliers, contract manufacturers, warehouses and data centers, by mode (ocean,air, truckload, dedicated, white-glove).
• Model mode mix, consolidation and lanedesign against cost and lead time.
• Build backtest models/perform scenarioplanning – forecast vs. accuracy. Identify and implement mitigation strategies.
• Translate carrier and 3PL capacityneeds into sourcing event requirements, identify & address costleakage/inefficiencies across transportation network.
• Support the engagement lead inidentifying opportunities to expand scope.

What you should bring

• Bachelor's degree in IndustrialEngineering, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field; MBA or Master'spreferred.
• 6+ years of experience in logisticsconsulting, industry, or a combination, including 3+ years in strategictransportation planning or network optimization (not only freight execution).
• Experience building volume or capacityforecasts that drove budget or carrier decisions.
• Strong SQL; Python or advanced Excelmodeling. Willingness to learn/use Agentic AI tools in modelling; Experiencewith tools such as Kinaxis or equivalent. experience with TMS data (Oracle OTM,Blue Yonder, e2open or similar).
• Excellent communication andclient-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to20%-30%)

Location:

We are open toapplications across US.

Salary Range:

$120,000 –$140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation:

Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and companyperformance.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional developmentopportunities.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

11/03/2026

Job ID

Job_1237

Department

Consulting

Location

Location GEP Clark, Clark, New Jersey, United States

Employee Type

Full Time

Salary Range

USD 120,000 - 140,000 (Annual)

Share the opportunity

GEP’s strength is its people. As a leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage for enterprises worldwide. Our leadership helps us maintain this focus and drives our commitment to deliver the highest value to our clients.

GEP’s leadership is a collective of some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the industry. Blending together strong business acumen with rich technical expertise, they are leading GEP’s global workforce into the future

#WeAreGEP

What makes us really stand out from the crowd?

We value and invest in talent. We respect honesty and individuality. We put our clients and our people first. This is what makes us special, and why GEP is an exceptional place to work.