Supply Chain Senior Consultant - Life Sciences

Clarkston Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits

401k with company contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Paid Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Senior Consultant to help clients in the Life Sciences sector improve operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of supply chain consulting experience and proven skills in demand planning and supply chain strategy. The role involves close client collaboration and mentoring junior staff. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional supply chain consulting experience.
• Ability to create supply chain performance measures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to improve operational effectiveness.
• Conduct knowledge transfer and training of end-users.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts.

Skills

Supply Chain Strategy

Demand Planning

MRP

Sales & Operations Planning

Communication Skills

Education

4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Logility

Job description

Supply Chain Senior Consultant - Life Sciences

Supply Chain Senior Consultant - Life Sciences

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This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Do you want the opportunity to leverage your skills to make a direct impact on the world's top Life Sciences companies? Join Clarkston Consulting as a Supply Chain Senior Consultant to help deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients as a part of a team of experienced professionals.

We are looking for motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Together, we can help find the answers to our clients most challenging business problems.

What You'll Do

As a Supply Chain Senior Consultant at Clarkston you will:

• Work closely with clients in the Life Sciences industry in streamlining and combining people, processes, technology, and controls to improve operational effectiveness, lower costs, reduce redundancy, and lower risks
• Focus on physical operations and supply chain management improvements including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, procurement, sourcing, and inventory management
• Earn trusted client status and develop relationships that extend beyond the project's lifecycle
• Conduct knowledge transfer and training of end-users, including sharing best practices
• Provide guidance to junior analysts and client personnel assigned to projects

How You'll Grow

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

• Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional supply chain consulting or equivalent Life Sciences industry experience in a combination of the following areas: Supply Chain Strategy, MRP, PLM, and Demand Planning
• Ability to create supply chain performance measures for planning, execution, and financials that include standard definitions and industry performance benchmarks
• Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or other cross-functional operating models
• Knowledge of advanced planning systems (e.g. Kinaxis, Logility, SAP IBP) in support of demand, supply, and monthly integrated planning.
• Capacity to describe performance tradeoffs and how those decisions are connected to the broader business
• Understanding of process objectives, relevant monthly cycle of meetings, positive meeting behaviors, and ensuring the desired analytical reporting
• Experience with demand planning for a significant product portfolio, guiding through common accuracy challenges (e.g. stakeholder bias), and taking actions to improve the forecasting process over time
• Expertise in supply planning across multiple network tiers including finished goods, components, and materials
• Experience in collaborating with trading partners to enhance supply performance
• Ability to construct business cases for the investment in an advanced planning system
• Excellent ability to facilitate discussions and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions when necessary
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Formal training and experience with Lean Sigma preferred
• APICS or comparable supply chain planning certifications preferred
• 4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline

Travel Requirement

Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients' business challenges.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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