Director - Supply Chain & Operations | Business Transformation

** Experience a 45X+ award-winning culture!
** Embarkers enjoy:
* Work-life integration:
We encourage our team to balance work with personal life.  feel they can take time off when necessary
* Growth and development:
We offer continuous learning opportunities, including CPE credits and coaching, to support our employees' professional growth and ensure they execute excellently for clients
* Award-winning culture:
Recognized for our outstanding workplace environment, we prioritize the happiness and well-being of our team Embark isn't your ordinary consulting firm. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace where everyone can thrive—where happiness is at the core of our success. Where Happy Works. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems for finance, accounting, HR, and technology leaders with forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled hospitality.

Here are a few reasons why 93% of Embarkers agree that we offer special and unique benefits:
* Unlimited PTO:
Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions
* Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family
* Whole human growth: $150 monthly stipend for holistic development
* Career advancement:
Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development
* Financial support:
Up to 3% 401(k) matching and financial advisory services
* Team and community engagement:
Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Director to join our growing Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Practice, leading transformational supply chain and operations engagements for our most strategic clients. This role requires a seasoned professional who can drive operational transformation across diverse industries while developing innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges. The ideal candidate will combine deep functional expertise with exceptional client management skills and a proven track record of delivering measurable results.
Beyond client delivery, this is a leadership position with responsibility for practice development, team building, and driving go-to-market efforts.
** Client Delivery & Transformation Leadership
*** Serve as the primary engagement lead for complex Supply Chain & Operations transformation programs, overseeing multi-functional teams across finance, IT, and operations
* Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale supply chain transformation and operational excellence initiatives, managing project P&L responsibility and ensuring profitable delivery within scope and timeline
* Deliver findings and recommendations to executive leadership which drive measurable improvements in cycle time, accuracy, resource allocation, and stakeholder experience
** Supply Chain and Operations Function Expertise
*** Extensive subject matter expertise in comprehensive supply chain strategies including network optimization, inventory management, demand planning, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation
* Proven-track record of advising clients on digital supply chain transformations incorporating AI, IoT, advanced analytics, and automation technologies
* Expertise conducting end-to-end supply chain assessments covering procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
* Deep understanding of key supply chain and operations applications (e.g., Anaplan, Coupa, Kinaxis, o9, etc.) to inform system design and automation integration
* Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and ERP platforms
* Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools including SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI
** Practice Leadership & Innovation
*** Lead continued buildout of Embark’s offering, defining services around supply chain and operations strategy, transformation enablement, and delivery architecture
* Develop proprietary methodologies and intellectual property for the firm's supply chain practice —including opportunity assessment tools, white papers, industry research, strategy development, delivery playbooks, and ROI models
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