Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant

Crowe; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Career coaching support

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on improving manufacturing operations by identifying gaps and providing recommendations to enhance production efficiency. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $95,000 to $147,000 per year is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of planning and scheduling, manufacturing operations, and/or consulting experience.
• Ability to travel 80-100%.
• Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments by conducting operational and shop-floor observations.
• Develop KPIs and operating systems to improve performance.
• Deliver training and coach client staff.

Skills

Team-oriented environment

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Advanced Excel

Advanced PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant

Crowe offers a meaningful and rewarding career with flexibility to balance work and life moments. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Crowe has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. We continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

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

We are looking for a Master Scheduler Inventory Optimization Senior Consultant with manufacturing operations experience who can observe current production numbers, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and provide advice and recommendations 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 disciplines needed to execute the process. 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

• Perform assessments by conducting operational and shop-floor observations and using analytical skills to understand client environments
• Develop and deploy KPIs 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 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 related field 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 internal management and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, influencing, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities
• Must be willing to travel 80 - 100%

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: MBA or related Master’s degree
• Extensive operations consulting experience with a focus on large-scale performance improvements
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools
• Preferred Locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN

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

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account multiple factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and business needs. The range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differences. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000 - $147,000 per year.

Our Benefits and Growth at Crowe

Your exceptional people experience starts here. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package and are committed to nurturing talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have opportunities to grow, with support from a Career Coach to help guide your career goals.

About Crowe: Crowe is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. We provide audit, tax, risk and performance services and serve clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, a large global accounting network.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates from staffing agencies or third-party services unless a signed agreement exists.

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