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Kearney · 1 week ago

Kearney Manager, Digital Operations, Supply Chain Design & Optimization

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$212K/yr - $235K/yr

5+ years exp

Kearney is a leading consulting firm specializing in digital operations and analytics. They are seeking a Manager within their Digital & Analytics practice to lead supply chain design and optimization projects, mentor teams, and drive innovation in operational transformations.

CollaborationConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply chain design & optimization projects using tools like Kearney's Optano, Coupa SC Guru, AIMMS SC Navigator, Python and Gurobi to design resilient, cost-effective networks

Serve as the day-to-day leader on client engagements—overseeing delivery quality, managing workstreams, and fostering trusted advisor relationships

Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools that support decision-making across deliver, make, and plan functions

Work with large datasets, enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA), advanced planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis, o9) and cloud analytics platforms to enable digital transformation in operations

Coach and mentor junior consultants; actively contribute to the development of Kearney’s digital operations capabilities and talent

Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary offerings

Help drive innovation in the firm’s supply chain approach—developing new IP, reusable assets, and thought leadership in areas such as optimization, simulation, ML/AI, scenario planning, and digital twin technology

Qualification

Supply Chain DesignData ScienceOptimization ToolsSimulation PlatformsPythonSAPSQLStructured ThinkingCuriosityLeadershipCollaboration

Required

5–8 years in consulting or data science / analytics roles, ideally within a top-tier firm or digital-focused organization

Experience working as a management consultant is required

Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (source, plan, make, deliver), with experience in driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials

Hands-on experience with data science, optimization, simulation, and visualization tools (e.g., Coupa, AIMMS, Gurobi, AnyLogic, Tableau, Python, R, SQL)

Understands how to integrate data, tools, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations

You thrive in managing cross-functional teams and partnering closely with clients at every stage of the journey

Can navigate ambiguity, break down complex problems, and create clear, actionable solutions

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, Applied Math, or a related field

Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Southfield, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC

Preferred

MBA preferred

Curious and entrepreneurial: Eager to build, scale, and influence a high-growth capability within a global firm

Benefits

Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities

Generous retirement/pension savings contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families

Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)

Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

Paid time off

401(k) match and profit sharing

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Healthcare concierge

Backup child/adult care

Annual employer HSA contribution

Home office stipend

Subsidized Gympass

Annual wellness program

Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Company

Kearney

Glassdoor4.2

Kearney is a management consulting firm offering solutions to strategic and operational CEO agenda issues.

Founded in 1926

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kearney.com/

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