Logistics Consultant

Please note there is heavy travel associated with this role. 85% weekly travel. Candidates can live anywhere in the USA.

The Consultant – Logistics will drive the transformation of how clients manage their supply chain. This individual will analyze and advise clients on how to enhance and develop cost-effective solutions for the coordination, distribution, transportation, and warehousing of goods. He/she will drive the identification and implementation of improved logistics processes, recognize and analyze issues, and work to provide appropriate resolutions.

You will:

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved business outcomes.
• Recommend accurate and creative solutions to customer problems or concerns.
• Partner with the client to develop future state solutions that will bring about required change.
• Conduct impact analysis of recommended changes.
• Follow the project plan and work to ensure timely meetings of milestones and delivery outcomes.
• Provide accurate and creative solutions to customer problems or concerns.
• Help clients develop the tools, processes, and knowledge base needed to create customer value, build competitive advantage, and boost profitability on a global basis.
• Prepare a strategy to achieve the proposed recommendations.
• Build long-term, valuable relationships with key customers.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to client personnel through active support and follow-up.
• Ensure that all internal and external interactions are carried out ethically and with a high regard for customer service.
• Escalate issues according to procedural guidelines.
• Proactively notify the Engagement Leader of follow-up provided and solutions delivered for situations requiring their attention.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting status and play a leadership role in weekly status meetings.
• Support the Engagement Director in recording and reporting status and participate in weekly status meetings.
• Understand and analyze each client’s existing logistics processes and strategies.
• Translate the product demand into net requirements along the supply chain.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved supply chain performance.
• Facilitate RFXs and manage the process.

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in management, supply chain, engineering, logistics, operations management, business or relevant field.  Advanced degree preferred. PMP Certification a plus.
• 8-10+ years of supply chain and logistics experience.
• Direct experience developing and implementing strategies as well as designing and implementing systems, processes, and tools to address supply chain challenges required.
• Prior work experience in an implementation consulting firm.
• Background in multiple modes of transportation (TL, LTL, Chemical Transportation, Dedicated Multi-stop, Rail, Ocean, Air, Parcel)
• Understanding of current market dynamics and strategy
• Knowledge of preferred ports of call in China and throughout Asia
• Understanding of interprovincial inland shipping dynamics and domestic drayage

And also...

• Proven experience leading complex client engagements.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve complex business issues.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing customers and multi-task multiple projects. 
• Proven initiative, drive and focus on details.
• Robust negotiation skills and influence skills.
• Ability to effectively manage change.