Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant

Crowe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture valuing diversity

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant in Chicago. This role involves identifying operational inefficiencies and providing recommendations to enhance manufacturing processes. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a similar field, and the ability to travel extensively. The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $147,000 per year, reflecting the firm's commitment to excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning and scheduling in manufacturing operations.
• Ability to facilitate operational assessments and identify process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments through operational observations.
• Develop KPIs to measure and improve performance.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team-oriented environment

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Crowe’s Performance Improvement department in the Strategy & Transaction Advisory practice helps clients significantly improve their profitability by taking operational challenges, developing an executable improvement plan, quantifying the financial value associated with implementing the improvements, and partnering with our clients to capture the savings.

We are looking for a Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant with manufacturing operations experience who can successfully observe current company production numbers, find gaps or inefficiencies within their processes, and provide advice and recommendations on how to reduce and eliminate production issues.

Overview

Responsible for taking a holistic approach to identifying business improvement opportunities, developing solutions, managing initiatives, and identifying the resources and various disciplines needed to execute the process. Specific consulting responsibilities include operational, financial and process analysis, strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling, e.g., LEAN/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, to deliver operational transformation.

Essential skills and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform assessments by conducting operational and shop‑floor observations and utilizing analytical skills to understand client environments
• Develop and deploy KPI’s and operating systems to measure and improve operating performance
• Develop, manage, and lead continuous process improvement initiatives
• Deliver training, coach, and mentor client staff
• Execute a portion of the scope of work as assigned and ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget
• Leverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a relevant degree is required
• At least five (5) years of planning and scheduling, manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience in a manufacturing environment, Operations consulting is a plus
• Ability to build, manage, and foster a team‑oriented environment
• Ability to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, influencing, and advanced Excel, and PowerPoint abilities are essential
• Must be willing to travel 80 - 100%

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: MBA, Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Consulting Expertise: Extensive operations consulting experience, with a focus on driving large‑scale performance improvements
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other advanced analytical tools is highly advantageous.
• Preferred Locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN

Our Benefits

The wage range for this role is $95,000.00 - $147,000.00 per year.

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.