Senior Associate, Operations & Supply Chain

Point B is a business innovation firm that takes the guesswork out of transformation.  We engineer your future by combining advanced technologies and industry expertise to help you reimagine your business and its processes to get ahead and stay ahead.   

We're consulting done different. While others might say it, we live it—your success is our success.  

We start with the challenges you face, then partner to drive to what’s right for your business, your people, and your future. The proof is in our world-class NPS score that consistently triples our competitors. We know how to listen carefully, respond with agility, and accelerate time to value. 

When you partner with Point B, you’ll experience the speed and confidence needed to spot critical pivots, navigate complexity with ease, and tailor technology to fit your needs. 

We're ready to start generating your future today. 

Responsible for executing client engagements centered on improving supply chain operations, processes, and financial performance across a variety of industry sectors and supply chain functional areas such as Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Logistics.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Lead projects from inception to completion to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

Collaborate with clients to evaluate their supply chain capabilities and business processes, identify areas for improvement and automation opportunities, and develop solutions across people, process, technology and data.

Develop detailed process and/or supply chain analysis and associated technology and improvement recommendations by leveraging industry tools and techniques. Identify opportunities to deploy improvements within client’s existing technology stack, and opportunities to benefit from new technologies.

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all supply chain projects, including frameworks, benchmarking, process maps, technical specifications, and user guides.

Provide training to clients on implemented solutions, offer ongoing support, and address any issues or improvements as needed.

Have opportunities to work in various industries, including Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Technology, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Retail, and many others.

Work on critical initiatives with top clients of all types, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Learn and grow by working alongside some of the best Operations and Process Improvement experts in the business, as well as Point B Solutions experts in other areas such as change management, org design, technology, strategy, mergers & acquisitions, data & analytics, and others.

Exercise an entrepreneurial spirit and contribute to the firm’s growth as an employee-owner.

Have a voice in identifying the projects to work on and clients that are of interest.

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE: 

5+ years of management consulting and hands-on experience in business process improvement, supply chain, or a related field.

Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean Six Sigma.  

Exposure to process mapping and process management software (e.g. Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, BPM solutions, etc.), process automation technologies (e.g. Microsoft Power Platform, UiPath, Blue Prism, etc.), and/or enterprise applications (e.g. ERP, CRM, etc.).

Familiarity with leading supply chain applications (e.g. Netsuite, Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).

Familiarity with benchmarking approaches, methodologies, and sources. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail, the ability to identify process variation, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities, and experience analyzing data sets in Excel and/or other applications. 

B.A. or B.S. degree required.

Ability to travel to client site.

Ability to work remotely.

Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary.

Role may require up to 80% travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Project Management: Experience managing projects, including scoping, planning, executing, and monitoring, with a track record of successful project delivery.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Client-Focused: Demonstrated experience working directly with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering solutions that meet their expectations. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The estimated salary range for this role is $84,500-$169,000 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.

Bonuses are awarded at Point B’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance.

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INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?

When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.

WHAT MAKES POINT B DIFFERENT?

We put our passion for change to work, using our purpose and values as our north star. Our teams help organizations solve their greatest challenges and created an inclusive culture that attracts and retains the world’s best talent. Be part of a collaborative culture where we build lasting relationships with each other, our customers, and our communities.

Benefits – Point B rewards high performance with a total rewards approach that includes competitive base pay, benefits, and short-and long-term incentives — as well as flexibility, leadership development opportunities, and a culture designed to help our diverse team of individuals flourish.

Employee Ownership – We give employees a voice in directing their careers and the growth of our company. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a non-contributory retirement vehicle that grows over time from annual allocations (based on individual compensation) and the value of our company.

Award winning – Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune magazine, Great Place to Work, Consulting Magazine, BuiltIn, and many others. We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women in addition to other awards regarding our workplace inclusivity. 

Point B is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

Point B is committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, which includes providing reasonable accommodation for in any individuals with disabilities or for religious purposes. Applicants with disabilities may contact our Accommodations team at [email protected] or 206-517-5000 to request and arrange for accommodations through the application and/or recruiting process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability or religious observance, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please note: This mailbox is only for accommodation requests or questions. Please use the Contact Us form for any recruiting inquires.

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