Life Sciences Distribution & Logistics Transformation Consultant

About the Role

Supply Chain & Operations – fast‑paced, fast‑thinking, and fast‑working consulting for Fortune 500 clients in life sciences, med‑tech, and advanced manufacturing. We redesign regulated distribution center operations, build the supporting data infrastructure, and lead the capital programs that bring it to life.

• Lead operational assessment and redesign engagements for life sciences and regulated distribution centers – diagnosing inefficiencies in material flow, storage utilization, labor models, and automation maturity.
• Design future‑state DC layouts and material handling strategies (ASRS, AMR fleets, automated labeling, pick‑and‑place) and quantify ROI through structured value cases tied to throughput, cost, and compliance outcomes.
• Build and run simulation models and process analyses to validate design decisions, stress‑test capacity scenarios, and support client leadership in capital prioritization discussions.
• Lead capital project work streams – managing design milestones, commissioning activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), vendor coordination, and regulatory readiness across FDA/EMA environments.
• Partner with client IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to ensure integrated solutions meet operational requirements and pass inspection without findings.
• Develop operational readiness plans, staffing models, and KPI frameworks that sustain performance post go‑live.
• Apply data and analytics (dashboards, automated reporting, process metrics) to surface opportunity, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement culture with client teams.
• Contribute to business development by shaping points of view, developing proposal content, and bringing credible operational stories into client conversations.

• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics engineering roles – with direct accountability for operational outcomes, not just advisory support.
• Demonstrated experience optimizing brownfield DC operations: redesigning flow, improving throughput, reducing cost, and implementing change in a live operating environment.
• Experience designing new or expanded DC facilities, including floorplan development, material flow definition, and integration of automation systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience.

• Life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience – particularly in cGMP environments with FDA, EMA, or comparable regulatory authority exposure.
• Proficiency in data‑driven decision making – including process simulation, capacity modeling, time studies, and KPI dashboard development (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or equivalent).
• Experience developing value cases for capital investments – translating operational design into financial projections that support executive approval.
• Track record managing capital projects or major operational programs, including milestone accountability, vendor management, and cross‑functional stakeholder alignment.
• Experience leading commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for warehouse or manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with WMS or ERP systems (SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or similar) and how system configuration intersects with operational design.
• Lean or continuous improvement certification (Green Belt or higher) and demonstrated application of lean principles in an engineering context.
• Experience building and leading small technical teams – developing junior engineers and establishing operational best practices.
• Interest in growing consulting skills: structuring problems, developing client relationships, and contributing to a high‑performance delivery team.

Compensation varies depending on location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Annual salary ranges include:

• California: $70,350 – $205,800
• Cleveland (OH): $59,100 – $164,600
• Colorado: $63,800 – $177,800
• District of Columbia: $68,000 – $189,300
• Illinois: $59,100 – $177,800
• Maine: $54,400 – $151,400
• Maryland: $63,800 –…