Operations & Supply Chain Advisory, Supervisor

RSM US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Chicago seeks a results-driven Supervisor to join the Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice within Enterprise Performance. You will lead client engagements focused on operational excellence, supply chain transformation, and value creation, working directly with client stakeholders and teams to deliver measurable improvements.

The role demands leading workstreams, conducting analyses, developing actionable recommendations, and guiding implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supply chain or operations consulting engagements.
• Ability to develop data-driven recommendations and implement changes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams and day-to-day execution of supply chain consulting engagements.
• Conduct analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and quantify impact.
• Develop practical recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Manage project plans, risks, and client communications.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

QMS

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

RSM is seeking a results-driven and client-focused Supervisor to join our growing Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice within the Enterprise Performance capability. This role is ideal for a consulting professional with experience helping organizations improve operational performance, optimize supply chain functions, and execute transformation initiatives that create measurable business value.

As a Supervisor, you will play a key role in leading and delivering client engagements focused on operational excellence, supply chain transformation, performance improvement, and enterprise value creation. Working directly with client stakeholders and engagement teams, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day project execution, conducting analyses, identifying improvement opportunities, developing recommendations, and ensuring successful implementation of solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading or supporting initiatives in one or more of the following areas:

• Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Demand Planning and Forecasting
• Supply Planning and Production Planning
• Inventory Optimization and Working Capital Improvement
• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
• Vendor and Supplier Management
• Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution Operations
• Warehousing and Network Optimization
• Manufacturing Operations and Production Flow
• Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
• Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Improvement
• Organizational and Operating Model Design
• Cost Optimization and Performance Improvement
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration Support
• Manufacturing Plant Consolidations and Product Line Transfers
• Manufacturing 4.0, Digital Operations, and IoT Enablement
• ERP, WMS, TMS, CRM, and QMS-enabled Transformations
• Scenario Modeling and Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence and Performance Reporting
• AI-Enabled Operations and Supply Chain Solutions

Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Project Execution

• Lead workstreams and day-to-day execution of supply chain and operations consulting engagements.
• Conduct operational assessments, business process evaluations, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and data analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical, data-driven recommendations that improve operational performance, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and create measurable business value.
• Support clients through transformation initiatives by defining future-state processes, operating models, performance metrics, and implementation roadmaps.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, root causes, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and working sessions with client stakeholders.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, analyses, and recommendations.
• Monitor engagement progress, manage work plans, track deliverables, and proactively identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project quality, consistency, and adherence to established methodologies and project objectives.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client stakeholders across operations, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and finance functions.
• Effectively communicate project status, key findings, recommendations, and implementation considerations to client leadership teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing insight and guidance throughout project delivery.
• Support issue resolution and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful project outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead associates and senior associates across multiple workstreams and client engagements.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior team members.
• Review analyses, deliverables, and client-facing materials to ensure quality and consistency.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within engagement teams.
• Support knowledge sharing, methodology development, and continuous improvement efforts across the practice.

Practice Support

• Contribute operational expertise to proposals, client presentations, and business development pursuits as needed.
• Support engagement planning, budgeting, project economics, and resource management activities.
• Assist in developing reusable tools, methodologies, templates, and intellectual property that improve engagement delivery.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and traini