SC Performance Improvement – Lead Consultant

SC Performance Improvement – Lead Consultant

JOB SUMMARY:

Argano, a premier supply chain management integrator delivering outcomes that transform companies has just created a seat at the table for a remarkable Supply Chain Performance Improvement Manager. Reporting into one of our Performance Improvement Community of Practice leads, you will join a team that has been guiding major transformation initiatives and critical projects for our clients. You can be located near any major city in US or Canada.

The Argano Supply Chain Performance Improvement practice helps organizations analyze and improve their supply chains. From a long-term strategy determining where to place operating locations; identifying the best areas for capital investment; delivering to a specific customer on time in full, we explore methods for maximizing performance at every stage in the process. **

Responsibilities:**

• Work closely with the Engagement or Project Manager to review the high-level plans developed during the sales process to build the detailed workplans and the inventory of required deliverables needed to deliver the required outcomes for our clients.
• Leverage our LIFT delivery methodology and past project key learnings while building the required plan which uniquely fits the client situation.
• Establish a strong working relationship with the client business leaders and project sponsors.
• Work with Argano’s clients to lead the implementation of end-to-end planning processes across the horizons including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE).
• Be able to help clients understand how to integrate plans across different horizons.
• Manage client blueprint and design sessions to create seamless solutions within a client’s SCM environment.
• Lead Supply Chain and Decision Analysis to identify and size improvement opportunities in client’s supply chain planning, logistics and distribution networks.
• Lead / Guide Statistical Analysis, Basic Accounting, Supply Chain Optimization/modeling to seize opportunities for client investment.
• Utilize BI/BW or similar analytics programming tools & concepts to develop solutions for clients.
• Consult client on their effective usage of ERP systems (particularly SAP) and adjacent systems.
• Be prepared to work across one or more projects (at one or more clients).
• Actively participate in the development and refinement of our Performance Improvement methods, tools, and capabilities.
• Lead/champion a specific set of Performance Improvement leading practice capabilities teaching & training the rest of our community of practice how to best deploy when needed.

Minimum and/or Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management-related field preferred or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Participation or leadership of S&OP process;
• Knowledge and demonstrated results in the Supply Chain areas: network optimization, warehouse management, inventory management, transportation, and logistics optimization;
• Understanding and application of cost-to-serve concept and how it impacts profitability;
• 5 to 10 years of experience in supply chain planning or supply chain execution.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS – provide the most relevant skills & competencies for the level of role – see examples below

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated high proficiency in excel advanced functions
• Demonstrated high proficiency in word and power point
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated mathematical skills and the ability to interpret/analyze complex data to develop recommendations and solutions
• Self-starter, able to research a topic and offer a solution
• Strong understanding of processes and data

The base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $155,000 commensurate with experience. Argano also offers a performance-based bonus and strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Parental Leave and Flexible Time Off.