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Embark · 3 months ago

Director - Supply Chain & Operations | Business Transformation

Oklahoma City Office

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$215K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

Embark is a consulting firm committed to cultivating a thriving workplace culture. They are seeking a Director for their Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Practice to lead transformational engagements, manage multi-functional teams, and drive operational improvement for strategic clients.

Management Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary engagement lead for complex Supply Chain & Operations transformation programs, overseeing multi-functional teams across finance, IT, and operations

Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale supply chain transformation and operational excellence initiatives, managing project P&L responsibility and ensuring profitable delivery within scope and timeline

Deliver findings and recommendations to executive leadership which drive measurable improvements in cycle time, accuracy, resource allocation, and stakeholder experience

Extensive subject matter expertise in comprehensive supply chain strategies including network optimization, inventory management, demand planning, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation

Proven-track record of advising clients on digital supply chain transformations incorporating AI, IoT, advanced analytics, and automation technologies

Expertise conducting end-to-end supply chain assessments covering procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution

Deep understanding of key supply chain and operations applications (e.g., Anaplan, Coupa, Kinaxis, o9, etc.) to inform system design and automation integration

Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and ERP platforms

Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools including SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI

Lead continued buildout of Embark’s offering, defining services around supply chain and operations strategy, transformation enablement, and delivery architecture

Develop proprietary methodologies and intellectual property for the firm's supply chain practice —including opportunity assessment tools, white papers, industry research, strategy development, delivery playbooks, and ROI models

Stay current on supply chain trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure our offerings remain cutting-edge and outcome-focused

Support proposal development, solution scoping, and client presentations for supply chain and operations-focused initiatives

Develop and maintain strong client relationships to identify new opportunities and support ongoing transformation journeys

Leverage your personal and professional network to generate leads and drive new business aligned to our operations transformation practice

Represent the firm in the marketplace through participation in conferences, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives

Serve as a people leader and culture carrier, mentoring consultants and managers across career development, delivery excellence, and client relationships

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and feedback-driven team environment that emphasizes innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement

Lead internal training sessions on supply chain and operations transformation, operations strategy, and supply chain technologies to build team capability

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementOperations TransformationClient ManagementData AnalysisProject DeliveryAutomation ToolsDigital Supply ChainWarehouse Management SystemsERP PlatformsContinuous ImprovementAgile MethodologiesProfessional CertificationsLeadershipMentoringTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, MIS, or related field

10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting (Big 4 or similar) or a transformation role within a supply chain and operations organization

Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end project delivery for large-scale supply chain transformation and operational excellence initiatives or business process optimization

Working knowledge of automation tools and frameworks (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, Alteryx) and how to apply them within supply chain and operations functions

Proven ability to advise and influence executive stakeholders including COOs, CPOs, CIOs, and other senior supply chain and operations executives

Preferred

MBA, or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Professional certifications (APICS SCOR, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or equivalent)

Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, PMO best practices, and transformation enablement

Experience supporting PE-backed or high-growth clients through supply chain and operations maturity assessments and transformation strategy development