Management Consulting Manager - Supply Chain

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, inclusive 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. The demand for a resilient supply chain has never been higher than it is today. Mid-market companies across the world are looking to outside experts like us to help them develop new supply chain strategies and refine their operations. As the leader of the middle market, we know the unique challenges and opportunities our client’s face. We bring functional expertise, data driven insights, and deep industry experience within the consumer products, industrials, and life science sections to solve their complex issues in demand planning and procurement, supply planning, manufacturing and warehousing operations, inventory and product portfolio strategy, and logistics. As a Manager within the Operations and Supply Chain Consulting practice, you will become a leader in one of the fastest growing and most entrepreneurial groups within RSM. You will have the resources and cross functional support of the largest middle market firm but will be able to operate in a lean and agile environment where your ideas and experience can directly shape what service offerings we provide to our clients and how we approach them. We are continually looking to expand our scope of services and industries and need your help to do it. We are looking for consultants that can solve the complex problems the middle market faces throughout the entire supply chain. We need engagement leaders that can identify the real problems our clients are facing and use data to prescribe innovative strategic and operational solutions. Finally, we need people that can effectively communicate with clients and team members and foster long lasting relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience leading at least two of the following performance improvement initiatives: Manufacturing, Plant Consolidations, Product Line Transfers, IOT/Manufacturing 4.0, Plant Layout, Production Flow Business Operating Models, Process Transformations, Cost Takeout Lean Six Sigma Transportation Quality Management Logistics and Distribution, Warehousing, Network Optimization Sales & Operations Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management Scenario Modeling and Data Analytics Customer Experience, Profit Analytics, Pricing ERP, CRM, WMS, TMS Big Data and Statistical Analysis Responsibilities: Effectively manage, coach, and develop people by providing timely and actionable feedback, as well as recruitment and retention efforts Lead efforts regarding business development, networking, proposals, and marketing content Manage engagement economics such as proposal budgeting and pricing, margin management, billing, risk management, etc. Use industry and/or subject matter expertise to lead and manage client assessments to understand and define the current state through data, opinions, observations, interviews and facilitated workshops Identify business drivers and prioritize work efforts quicky across the engagement team to maximize productivity Propose, develop, implement, and manage solutions to complex client initiatives to achieve the desired future state and uphold engagement quality Communicate effectively both internally with superiors and externally with client employees, C-suite executives and/or private equity partners to develop and maintain excellent client relationships Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required 6 years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience (prior consulting experience is highly preferred) Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping and data analysis Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organization skills Client service and relationship building skills Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to effectively work independently and in a team environment Willingness and ability to travel 50% Preferred Qualifications: MBA or other equivalent or relevant graduate degree APICS Certifications (CPIM, CSCP) Project Management Certification (PMP) Lean Six Sigma Certification At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits. RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com. RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship. Compensation Range: $112,100 - $238,700 Not ready to apply yet? Join our Talent Community Why do we work at RSM? It just feels good here. We foster an environment of camaraderie, collaboration and learning—one in which you can be your authentic self and feel seen and supported by leaders and colleagues as you pursue your personal and professional best. Expanding our team with dedicated teammates, values-driven individuals and diverse thinkers results in better work—and a great work experience. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we partner to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.

Salary : $112,100 - $238,700