OCR: Associate - Consulting

Company Overview

**Join GEP and Shape the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Consulting 

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of supply chain consulting, gain global exposure, and make a real-world impact? At GEP, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team of experts and leave their mark on Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies worldwide. This is your opportunity to ignite your career, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions that shape industries. 

About GEP 

GEP is more than just a consulting and software solutions partner—it's a hub of innovation where individuality is valued, and talent is respected. We help global enterprises operate more efficiently and effectively, gain a competitive advantage, boost profitability, and maximize business and shareholder value. Our approach blends fresh thinking, innovative products, and unrivaled domain expertise with a team of smart and passionate people. This is how we create and deliver unified business solutions of unprecedented scale, power, and effectiveness. 

At GEP, we’re committed to real results. We operate as a merit-based environment where great ideas and hard work are recognized, and where ability and results drive achievements. We reward those who make a genuine difference and are always looking for people who can help us grow and improve. Headquartered in New Jersey, with an expanding global presence across 18 offices, GEP offers a diverse environment where innovative people and world-leading products converge to create unified business solutions. Our vision is to build a beautiful company—enjoy the journey and make a difference with us. 

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To learn more about GEP and our impactful work, visit www.GEP.com or find us on GEP LinkedIn  

Seize this opportunity with GEP and kickstart your journey toward a meaningful career in consulting. Your future starts here! 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.  

What you will do

As an Associate, you'll develop core consulting skills and participate in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research to final implementation. You’ll benefit from a structured learning curriculum and a dedicated mentor to support your success and career progression. 

After your orientation, you'll join a project team, potentially working on-site with clients. Your responsibilities will include sharing ideas, solving problems, and providing solutions in areas such as purchasing, supply chain management, business process outsourcing, and technology. This role will help you enhance your project management skills as you partner with clients to drive digital transformation, change management, and cost reduction initiatives. You'll also interact directly with clients to sharpen your communication and presentation skills while delivering world-class solutions. 

**Key Responsibilities:

• Gain core consulting skills across the full project lifecycle. 

• Develop strategic sourcing and process improvement solutions, from research to implementation. 

• Collaborate with clients on purchasing strategies, supply chain management, and technology implementation. 

• Support digital transformation, change management, and cost reduction initiatives. 

• Analyze client and industry data, generate proposals, and create deliverables. 

• Engage in consulting projects at GEP’s clients, focusing on procurement transformation and strategic sourcing. 

• Work with industry leaders and senior stakeholders to recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive cost savings and improve performance for Fortune 500 clients. 

• Contribute to firm building via our Employee Community groups, intellectual capital and business development efforts. 

**Opportunities for Learning and Growth at GEP:

At GEP, Associates have the chance to continuously develop their skills through various training and development programs: 

• Ongoing training to enhance client relationship management skills. 
• Opportunities to grow category knowledge to expert levels. 
• Diverse exposure to GEP’s clients across various industry verticals, including Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Automotive, and CPG. 
• Lateral career progression (upon proven capabilities) to GEP’s Global Delivery roles in Supply Chain, Technology, and other Consulting areas. 

What you should bring

Requirements: 

• Proven academic excellence with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or another STEM-related field with a GPA of 3.3 or above  

• Must complete course requirements to graduate no later than June 30, 2025, as Associates are expected to start in August 2025  

• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills  

• Strong academic, extracurricular, or work experience in business or relevant industry areas is needed  

• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work autonomously and utilize presentation and interpersonal skills daily  

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite: including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (ability to create complex formulas and analyze large data sets)  

• Must be willing to travel up to 80% of time (travel is determined by client needs)  

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus  

• Full US work rights required (Green Card or US Citizen); must possess no later than Jan 1, 2025. We are unable to offer any sponsorship support for these roles. 

• Full-time roles are Hybrid and based in either our Chicago, IL or Clark, NJ office. Associates can select their preferred location. 

Application Details: 

Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Please submit the following: 

• Resume highlighting your GPA 

• Answers (150 words max each) to these questions as part of the application form: 

• Why are you interested in a role with GEP? 

• Why are you interested in a career in Consulting? 

Please submit applications both through Handshake and through GEP’s recruitment portal: