Supply Chain & Procurement Consultant - Director level at Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC in New York, New York

Job Description:

Operations & Supply Chain - Director

Corporate Transformation Services - Paris

Alvarez & Marsal's Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and deliver dramatic and sustainable business performance improvements. We operate across industry sector clusters: Industrials & Manufacturing, Retail & Consumer Products; Hotel & Hospitality, Healthcare & Life Sciences. Our Operations & Supply Chain (Ops&SC) function is a growing team dedicated to driving bottom line impact. We have deep functional expertise to help clients tackle a broad range of supply chain and procurement challenges, integrating effective solutions across international businesses, achieving excellent results. Blending hands-on industry expertise and strategic thinking, our team of experts work to develop and implement operational performance improvement solutions. Working either in an advisory capacity or taking the reins in an interim C-Suite role, our team comprises of a group of truly outstanding senior industry specialists providing corporate clients with innovative solutions to the toughest problems.

The Role

Due to high demand for our hands-on services, a new opportunity exists fora Supply Chain Director in the Paris office. Our Supply Chain Consultants are operational experts hired by companies and organizations to manage and improve their supply chain and procurement processes. You are expected to develop business strategies that will minimize the cost of manufacturing and distribution, decrease the duration of the whole process and thus secure the highest possible profitability for the client. Reporting to the Business Unit Head for Ops&SC in Europe, the successful appointee will be responsible for contributing to the profile and reputation of the Firm, specifically in the key Supply Chain and Procurement function. You will reflect the operational distinctiveness that is A&M; a business savvy, solution focused business entrepreneur who is addicted to having an impact, determined to make a difference and not afraid to challenge the status-quo. The role will be to support clients to ensure their companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver the financial results required.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting and delivery of Supply Chain trends and on important client challenges in areas such as:

• Supply chain strategy;


• Demand planning and supply planning;


• Sales & operations planning (S&OP);


• Production and distribution network optimisation;


• Management of inventory and other supply chain assets;


• Supply chain integrity and traceability;


• Distributor and third-party logistics (3PL) contract management;


• Manufacturing efficiency and flexibility improvement (Lean);


• Strategic sourcing and procurement;


• Product value engineering;


• Costs-to-serve modelling and alignment of commercial terms;


• Operational Due Diligence;


• Restructuring with a supply chain focus.

The Candidate

We are looking to hire someone who has a successful track record with a blend of operational and commercial skills & an entrepreneurial approach. The successful candidate will be a team-orientated individual with excellent financial skills and a track record of success. You must possess:

• Graduated from a leading "Grande Ecoles" in Business and / or Engineering, or equivalent


• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain and/or Direct Procurement (ideally in a client-site focused delivery model) within a top tier strategy firm, leading specialist and/or niche advisory firm;


• Recent, relevant experience in international operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing and logistics (ideally within retail, food, pharma or industrials);


• An understanding of manufacturing processes and global distribution networks within FTSE 250 sized clients, and be able to use innovative technology to resolve problems and implement business solutions;


• Experience in operational KPIs, Balance Score Cards, and a reporting/ review process to ensure continuous improvement of the operational performance of the business;


• Understanding and execution of LEAN production philosophy;


• Leading holistic performance improvement projects, understanding different kinds of Project Management Office (PMO) tools;


• An ability and willingness to travel (potentially from Day 1) to client sites, across the UK & European regions, at short notice as part of the working week;


• Clear determination to deliver the latest thinking in Supply Chain solutions, including planning and execution tools, within a highly competitive advisory marketplace.


• Strong analytical skills and deep dive analysis;


• A persuasive and effective communicator who can engage effectively with leadership teams in pressure situations.


• Fluency in French and English

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.