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P3 USA · 1 month ago

(Junior) Consultant – Automotive Operations & Supply Chain Management

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

P3 USA is a consulting firm known for its innovative and adventurous mindset among employees. The role involves supporting operations projects in the automotive industry, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation through various responsibilities.

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 ImplementationMS OfficeEnglish LanguageGerman LanguageSpanish LanguageCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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

You Bring 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)

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

You show proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital tools

You are self-motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit

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

You are characterized by a precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment

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

With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters

Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts

Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus

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

You are legally authorized to work in the U.S