Associate Consultant

Job DescriptionJoin a team of experienced Supply Chain Strategy consultants, helping clients navigate their most complex supply chain challenges. You’ll use your expertise to transform both local and international organizations, turning their supply chains into strategic drivers of competitive advantage.Support clients in defining their strategic supply chain ambitions, identifying key initiatives, shaping business cases, and building actionable improvement roadmaps.Design resilient, future-ready supply chain capabilities, including processes, organizational structures, governance, technology ecosystems, and data-driven decision-making frameworks.Conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments of supply chain performance and cost structures.Model various supply chain network configurations and evaluate their impact.Engage in high-impact discussions with clients, combining creativity with deep supply chain knowledge.Contribute to business development efforts and internal initiatives to grow the Supply Chain Strategy practice.Develop innovative methodologies, transformation assets, and thought leadership materials, including articles, presentations, and industry publications.Share your knowledge and enthusiasm with colleagues, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including strategy, technology, analytics, human capital, and financial advisory—to address the most critical business issues clients face.Sample projects include:Supply Chain Strategy Review & Vision AlignmentMarket Segmentation & Offering StrategyNetwork Design & Footprint OptimizationSupply Chain Digital Transformation StrategyOperating Model RedesignSupply Chain Due Diligence & Post-Merger IntegrationOperational Turnaround & RestructuringRequirementsA genuine passion for global Supply Chain StrategyA positive, entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approachStrong conceptual thinking, backed by analytical rigor and understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamicsExcellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilitiesProven ability to structure complex work and deliver client-ready outputsStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insightsDemonstrated success in delivering supply chain strategy projects in high-pressure, international environmentsExperience or knowledge in Life Sciences, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods & Retail is a plusMaster’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field, with 3–5 years of consulting or relevant industry experienceFluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is an advantageWillingness to travel occasionally as part of international project workRequirementsWhat We're Looking For: A genuine passion for global Supply Chain Strategy A positive, entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach Strong conceptual thinking, backed by analytical rigor and understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Proven ability to structure complex work and deliver client-ready outputs Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights Demonstrated success in delivering supply chain strategy projects in high-pressure, international environments Experience or knowledge in Life Sciences, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods & Retail is a plus Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field, with 3–5 years of consulting or relevant industry experience Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is an advantage Willingness to travel occasionally as part of international project work