PEPI: Manager, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics; U.S. Locations

PEPI:
Manager, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) focuses on serving middle-market and large-cap private equity firms to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The PEPI team delivers functional skills and tailored solutions guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving clients’ problems and helping them reach their potential. The culture rewards independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and the industry.

The PEPI Supply Chain group focuses on supply chain transformations, including Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, and Integrated Demand and Supply Planning to identify value creation opportunities, develop a roadmap, and drive improvements to the bottom line. The team assesses the state of the supply chain, identifies key risks to investment, and quantifies potential EBITDA improvements.

The PEPI Supply Chain group is growing, with opportunities for career advancement and exposure to international and domestic assignments.

• Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements with Private Equity leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for portfolio companies.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s supply chain including manufacturing and distribution locations, baseline product flow and seasonality, detailed operating costs, and key supply chain processes in sourcing, planning, and operations.
• Develop a structured approach to assessing improvement opportunities and conduct analyses to define supply chain strategies and tactics to meet growth and financial objectives.
• Analyze supply chain network design and footprints
  • Baseline warehousing and distribution network cost structure and capacity utilization
  • Profile supply chain processes and inventory flows throughout the network
  • Analyze network optimization opportunities for cost, inventory, and service delivery (experience with modeling software such as Llamasoft or other preferred)
    • Optimal number and location of distribution centers / network configuration
    • Optimal inventory flow through network (e.g., ship from DC vs. ship from stores; supplier drop ship options; optimal stocking positions)
  • Develop high-level planning model to support inventory optimization across supply chain networks
• Conduct sourcing events related to transportation and warehousing, including spend/activity baseline assessments, process and business requirements, RFI/RFP processes, negotiations, and contracting. Experience in 3PL sourcing is preferred.
• Assess inventory planning processes and systems and recommend improvements to optimize service levels and working capital
• Develop transformation plans to drive changes in transportation, freight optimization, warehousing & distribution, and develop implementation plans with estimated benefits and timing (OPEX / inventory / service delivery)
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage teams and day-to-day client relationships to ensure exceptional performance
• Ability to both conduct analysis and lead teams to conduct analysis

• 7-10+ years of combined consulting and industry operating experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy a plus
• Deep functional expertise in distribution and logistics network optimization, transportation and warehousing sourcing, 3PL operating experience, production and inventory planning
• Experience in leading or modeling supply chains using software support tools (e.g., Llamasoft, etc.)
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
• Flexibility to travel based on project requirements

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
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