Director, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics; U.S. Locations

Overview

Director, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) – Alvarez & Marsal

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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work are guided by A&M's core values:
Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

The Team
A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms to improve operating results at portfolio companies. The PEPI Supply Chain group is growing with high projected growth. We offer opportunities for career advancement and leadership development, with exposure to international and domestic assignments.

What You Will Contribute
We are seeking individuals who can lead and deliver large, complex client engagements with Private Equity leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for portfolio companies. Hands-on experience in several areas below is required:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s supply chain including manufacturing and distribution locations, baseline product flow and seasonality, operating costs, and key supply chain processes in sourcing, planning, and operations.
• Develop a structured approach to assessing improvement opportunities and define strategies and tactics to meet growth and financial objectives.
• Analyze supply chain network design and footprints, including baseline warehousing and distribution cost structures, capacity utilization, and inventory flows; evaluate network optimization opportunities for cost, inventory, and service delivery (experience with modeling software such as Llamasoft or similar).
• Determine optimal number and location of distribution centers and overall network configuration; optimize inventory flow (e.g., ship from DC vs. stores, supplier drop ship, stocking positions).
• Develop high-level planning models to support inventory optimization across networks.
• Lead sourcing events related to transportation and warehousing, including spend baseline assessments, requirements gathering, and RFI/RFP processes; experience with 3PLs is preferred.
• Assess inventory planning processes and systems; identify opportunities to optimize service levels and working capital.
• Develop transformation plans for transportation, freight optimization, warehousing & distribution; create implementation plans with estimated benefits (OPEX, inventory, service).
• Implement and oversee deliverables quality and manage the team and day-to-day client relationships to ensure exceptional performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct analysis and lead teams through analysis.

• 10-15+ years of combined consulting and industry operating experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy REQUIRED
• Deep functional expertise in distribution and logistics network optimization, transportation and warehouse sourcing, 3PL operating experience, production and inventory planning
• Experience leading or modeling supply chains using software support tools (e.g. Llamasoft)
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
• Flexibility to travel based on project requirements

We prioritize an employee experience that fosters professional and personal development. Our performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy, with training and on-the-job learning opportunities to acquire new skills and advance your career.

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