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P3 USA · 1 month ago

(Junior) Consultant – Automotive Operations & Supply Chain Management

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

P3 USA is a consulting firm that values curiosity, innovation, and collaboration among its employees. The Junior Consultant in Automotive Operations & Supply Chain Management will support operations projects within the automotive industry, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation through various responsibilities including process optimization, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Management Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze, document, and optimize business processes in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, aftersales, IT projects, and automation

Conduct on-site assessments to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce costs and boost productivity

Support quality management systems and ensure regulatory compliance

Assist in supplier development and risk management, including coaching suppliers, multi-tier sourcing visibility, and compliance with trade or sustainability standards

Enhance supply chain management across procurement, inventory, sourcing, and logistics

Develop, update, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and policy manuals

Perform cost analyses, create and manage budgets, and recommend solutions for cost containment and margin improvement

Create and oversee implementation of action plans, tracking progress of improvement initiatives with follow-ups and status reports to clients

Introduce and support new technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI implementation

Conduct training or workshops to enable process and cultural change

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business units (engineering, production, procurement, sales) to optimize value chain performance

Provide data-driven insights using KPIs, benchmarking, and analytics

Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate with leadership and department heads to ensure alignment on operational goals and sustain results over time

Manage customer and supplier relationships to maintain alignment on quality, pricing, and delivery expectations

Contribute insights and strategies for market growth, benchmark industry standards, and support go-to-market plans for new services or technologies

Drive innovation within projects and internally at P3

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalyticsProcess ImprovementAI ImplementationKPI TrackingMS OfficeEnglish LanguageGerman LanguageSpanish LanguageCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field

Practical experience through internships or entry-level roles within automotive, manufacturing, or consulting environments

Supported process improvement or operational projects contributing to measurable outcomes such as cost reduction, efficiency gains, or quality improvements

Assisted in data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting to enable decision-making and monitor project progress in real-world automotive or manufacturing environments

Participated in implementation activities on-site, such as coordinating with cross-functional teams, updating SOPs, or supporting technology rollouts (automation, digital tools, AI)

Hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and data analytics for process optimization or decision-making

Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital tools

Self-motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills, especially when interacting with customers

Precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Ability to think ‘outside of the box' to create solutions when none exist

Agile mindset and willingness to dive into uncharted waters

Strong conflict resolution skills to manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts

Solid English skills

Comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs

Legally authorized to work in the U.S