Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kearney is a management consulting firm that provides practical guidance and strategic advice to clients. The Associate will support the Strategic Operations practice by defining and implementing strategies, contributing to planning transformations, and delivering short- and long-term operational improvements.
Responsibilities
- As an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Strategic Operations (SOP) practice as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients
- Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will work alongside our clients to define and implement strategies that will deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness in this ever-changing market environment
- Functional day to day planning (e.g., reference functional experience above)
- Demand Forecasting
- Distribution requirements planning
- Rough cut capacity planning
- Inventory Management
- SIOP/ S&OP Design, Implementation and Execution
- E2E Planning Transformation
- Experience implementing or managing planning technology (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, E2Open, Oracle EPM, etc.)
Skills
- Insightful, inquisitive, collaborative
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have functional experience in one or more of the following areas: + Supply chain/ Logistics planning + Demand planning + Supply planning + Materials planning + Inventory planning + Capacity planning + Master Production Scheduling + Sales Planning and Customer Logistics + Business/ Long term network capacity planning
- Areas of Work: + Functional day to day planning (e.g., reference functional experience above) + Demand Forecasting + Distribution requirements planning + Rough cut capacity planning + Inventory Management + SIOP/ S&OP Design, Implementation and Execution + E2E Planning Transformation + Experience implementing or managing planning technology (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, E2Open, Oracle EPM, etc.)
- Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC
- Fluent in English
- 5-10 years of professional experience
- This role requires approximately 50–80% travel, based on client and business needs
- MBA degree
- Other relevant Master's degrees will be considered
- Experience working as a Management Consultant is a plus
Benefits
- Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
- Gym membership discounts
- Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
- Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time off
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Healthcare concierge
- Backup child/adult care
- Annual employer HSA contribution
- Home office stipend
- Subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program
- Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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