Strategic Operations Associate: S&OP & Supply Planning

kearney; United States; On-site; USD 157,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement/pension

Comprehensive medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Equity-based awards

Job summary

Kearney is seeking an Associate in its SOP (Strategic Operations) practice in the United States. You will work with clients to define and implement planning strategies across supply chain functions, delivering both short-term gains and longer-term competitiveness.

Expect travel and collaboration with a diverse team of problem-solvers. Ideal candidates have MBA or relevant master's, 5–10 years consulting or related experience, and strong analytical and planning skills across demand, supply, and

Qualifications

• MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in management consulting or related field.
• Experience working in supply chain planning domains such as demand, supply, and inventory planning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and execution of planning strategies across supply chain functions.
• Engage in end-to-end planning transformation initiatives and SIOP design/implementation.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver short-term results and long-term competitiveness.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Demand planning

Supply planning

Materials planning

Inventory planning

Capacity planning

Master Production Scheduling

Sales Planning

SIOP / S&OP

Planning technology

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

O9

E2Open

Oracle EPM

Job description

Kearney is seeking an Associate in its SOP (Strategic Operations) practice in the United States. You will work with clients to define and implement planning strategies across supply chain functions, delivering both short-term gains and longer-term competitiveness.

Expect travel and collaboration with a diverse team of problem-solvers. Ideal candidates have MBA or relevant master's, 5–10 years consulting or related experience, and strong analytical and planning skills across demand, supply, and