We are looking for a Supply Chain Consultant who has a passion for improving efficiencies across supply chains, has developed a level of technical subject matter expertise, and desires to grow into a leader worth following in the space of supply chain and analytics.
Our consultants bring our vision to life of “equipping and inspiring the next generation of data and technology leaders”, add to our thriving culture, and embrace the values of Analytic Vizion and Supply Chain Vizion. We seek a candidate who desires to continue to expand their knowledge of supply chains, data, and technology and grow over a multi-year journey of professional development (leadership, business, and technology) into a leader worth following, with the ultimate goal of launching them back into the marketplace as a next generation leader.
About Supply Chain Vizion
Supply Chain Vizion (SCV) is on a mission to help clients gain insights from their supply chain data and guide clients into making decisions with the best possible outcomes! SCV is a growing segment of Analytic Vizion (AV), which is on a mission to equip and inspire the next generation of data and technology leaders. ​
Analytic Vizion is a data and analytic consulting firm built on love and service. We exist to equip and inspire the next generation of data and technology leaders by helping organizations thrive through data visualization and analytics.
A day in a life for a Supply Chain Consultant
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Build authentic relationships, partnering with our clients to assess their needs through conversations to understand organizational and business goals.
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Collaborate with clients and team members to determine data needs and potential solutions based on best practices and contextual understanding of the people, systems, and technology in the organization.
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A desire to accept the challenges of growing into a servant leader through a multi-year development process.
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Researching and assessing supply chain technologies that support SCV and client strategy/initiatives.
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Using expertise, knowledge, and past experiences to provide thought leadership in supply chain in logistics strategy, specifically in how it intersects with data and technology
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Developing strategies because of network design/optimization studies and solutions that you have helped create.
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Delivering analysis-driven strategic and tactical advisory solutions.
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Assisting in sales process with potential clients, including but not limited to Discovery calls, negotiations, and SOW creation.
Requirements for the role:
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At least 3-5 years supply chain experience. Examples include practical experience in some categories pertaining to warehousing, ocean export, domestic trucking, inland port and rail operations, using best practices and KPIs, inventory planning, demand planning, supply planning, etc.
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Demonstrated ability to comfortably and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. This means the ability to develop agendas, lead meetings as a facilitator, manage projects, and document & publish critical results.
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Persuasiveness – Utilize interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance. Must have the ability to persuade stakeholders internally and externally.
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Financial & Qualitative Acumen – Demonstrate an understanding of the use, interpretation and impact of key quantitative and financial measures, and understand how supply chain metrics relate to line items on an Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
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Visionary – Must be able to challenge existing processes and paradigms and provide innovative thought leadership to clients.
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Analytical Skills – Must be able to relate & compare, securing relevant information and identifying key issues. This includes seeking and organizing information and conducting relevant data analysis. Consultants have experience modelling in Excel, BI tools, and/or supply chain software tools.
What will put you ahead:
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Tableau or Power BI experience
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Network Design and Optimization Experience
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Consulting experience
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Project Management or APICS certification, MBA a plus
Location:
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Memphis, Chicago, or Atlanta Preferred. We balance the needs of our clients for hosting our consultants on site with the desires of our consultants.
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Where desired and where possible, we will continue to work remotely with our clients.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. ​
Note:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. This is a salaried, exempt role.
At this time we are currently not screening applicants from California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Massachusetts, Alaska, and Hawaii.