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

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

Manager, Supply Chain – Distribution & Logistics

Open to all U.S. locations – apply to join Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. A&M’s culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry. Guided by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, A&M’s people love working here.

Our PEPI Services

• Supply Chain Transformation Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• CFO Services

How You Will Contribute

Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements with private equity leadership. Design and implement creative business solutions for portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive understanding of client supply chain, including manufacturing and distribution locations, product flow, seasonality, operating costs, and key processes.
• Develop structured approach to assess potential improvement opportunities and conduct analysis to define supply‑chain strategies and tactics.
• 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.
  • Optimize opportunities for cost, inventory, and service delivery (modeling software such as Llamasoft).
• Conduct sourcing events related to transportation and warehousing, negotiate contracts, and manage 3PL sourcing events.
• Assess inventory planning processes and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Develop transformation plans to drive transportation, freight optimization, warehousing & distribution, and estimate benefits (OPEX, inventory, service delivery).
• Implement and oversee deliverable quality and manage team relationships to ensure performance.
• Lead and conduct analysis with client teams.

Professional Skills

• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Structured project management
• Initiative and drive
• Critical thinking
• Deliver time‑pressured projects on‑time and on‑quality
• Flexible and creative thinking
• Client relationship building
• Excellent presentation skills

Qualifications

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

Your Journey at A&M

A&M prioritizes an employee experience that fosters professional and personal development, continuous learning, and merit‑based rewards. Training, on‑the‑job learning, and leadership opportunities help you advance.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $125,000‑$190,000 annually (dependent on education, experience, skills, geography). A discretionary bonus program applies. Full‑time employees qualify for fringe benefits, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

A&M is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment is not based on protected characteristics. Employees and applicants can find policy statements here.

Legal Statements

A&M does not require lie‑detector tests. An employer who violates this law may face penalties.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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