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Lead strategic operations projects and manage proposal writing, business development, and mentoring. | 8+ years experience with management consulting background and MBA preferred in supply chain or logistics. | As a Manager at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Strategic Operations (SOP) practice as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will work alongside our clients to define and implement strategies that will deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness in this ever-changing market environment. Through unique hands-on experiences, you will broaden your knowledge across a breadth of topics while developing relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original. Who you are After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don’t accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves. We want to hear from you if you are: • Insightful, inquisitive, collaborative • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Have functional experience in one or more of the following areas: • Network resets / redesign: o Supply chain network design, network optimization, and short- and long-term network strategy o Tool-based and non-tool-based network analysis and optimization o Transportation planning and management o Omnichannel fulfillment and customer delivery o Distribution and logistics strategy o Transportation network design, optimization, and mode strategy o Warehouse and distribution center design, assessment, and optimization o Route, flow-path, hub-and-spoke, and shipment consolidation optimization • Cost and service improvement / supply chain innovation o Logistics procurement and third-party logistics management o Logistics assessments and logistics cost takeout o Transportation analytics and cost-to-serve optimization o Supply chain resilience and logistics risk management o Logistics sustainability and transportation decarbonization o Transportation sourcing, carrier strategy, and 3PL performance management o Logistics cost reduction and cost-to-serve improvement o Supply chain resilience and disruption response o Sustainability strategy, including fleet electrification and logistics emissions reduction • Distribution operations innovation, AI technology, and agentic capabilities to improve distribution o Distribution and logistics operations o Warehouse and distribution center “four walls” operations o Warehouse operations and distribution center management o Distribution center, warehouse, and distribution modernization o Logistics operating model design and performance management o Distribution technology implementation and digital logistics transformation o Transportation analytics, network modeling, and optimization tools • Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC. • MBA degree preferred with 8+ years of professional experience. • Experience working as a Management Consultant required. • Experience managing proposal writing efforts; participating in pitches for consulting work; developing new business within existing accounts through client relationships. • Passion for leading teams and mentoring colleagues. • Have managed at least one major workstream of the business design. • This role requires approximately 50–80%25 travel, based on client and business needs. What we can offer you Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to: • Generous retirement/pension savings contributions • Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family • Gym membership discounts • Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above) • Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities • Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals Manager Compensation - $212,000 - $235,000: However, it is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, office location, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, paid sick time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting. #LI-DNP

Lead connected planning projects using digital tools and manage client engagements and teams. | Requires 8+ years in consulting or supply chain planning with management consulting experience and a Master's or MBA. | As a Manager within Kearney's Digital & Analytics (D&A) practice, you will be a core leader in our Digital Operations team, specializing in Connected Planning. In this role, you will help global organizations reimagine and optimize their planning functions using integrated business processes, end to end data capabilities, advanced analytics, and best-in-class planning platforms. You will work with clients across industries to lead complex planning engagements, guide teams in delivering measurable cost and efficiency value, and shape the future of connected planning at Kearney. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Kearney's fastest-growing capabilities at the intersection of strategy, supply chain, data science, and digital transformation. We want to hear from you if you: Experienced: An MBA (preferred) and 8+ years in consulting or supply chain planning roles, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or digital-focused organization. 2+ years experience working as a management consultant is required. Functionally grounded: Deep understanding of end-to-end planning process (demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, SIOP / S&OP and IBP), with experience driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials. Technically strong: Hands-on experience with planning platforms and analytics tools (e.g., o9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder). Digitally and AI fluent: Understands how to integrate planning data, platforms, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations. Able to leverage AI to deliver optimized client outcomes. Leader and collaborator: You thrive in managing cross-functional teams and partnering closely with clients at every stage of the journey. You have had leadership roles on projects with significant client-facing responsibilities. Structured thinker: Can navigate ambiguity, break down complex information and problems, and create clear, actionable solutions. Academically accomplished: Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred. Curious and entrepreneurial: Eager to build, scale, and influence a high-growth capability within a global firm. Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C. This role requires approximately 50-80%25 travel, based on client and business needs Key Responsibilities Connected Planning Delivery Lead end-to-end connected planning projects using digital tools like o9, Kinaxis, and Blue Yonder to design and enable efficient, resilient, and value-drive supply chain planning processes. Serve as the day-to-day leader on client engagements—overseeing delivery quality, managing workstreams, and fostering trusted advisor relationships. Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools that support decision-making across demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, SIOP / S&OP and IBP. Team Leadership Coach and mentor junior consultants; actively contribute to the development of Kearney's connected planning capabilities and talent. Practice Development Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary connected planning offerings. Help drive innovation in the firm's connected planning approach—developing new IP, reusable assets, and thought leadership. Who You Are After 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That's why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don't accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves. What we can offer you Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to: Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities Generous retirement/pension savings contributions Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above) Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals Manager compensation - $212,000 - $235,000: It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Read more about our benefits and a career at Kearney.com/careers. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply. #LI-KH1

Lead sourcing and procurement engagements from diagnostic to implementation while managing client relationships and business development. | 8+ years in management consulting with expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement transformation, plus postgraduate degree. | As a Manager within Kearney’s Strategic Operations (SOP) Practice – Source Tower, you will play an important role in delivering and helping scale our sourcing and procurement offering. This is a high-impact position for an experienced management consultant with strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement transformation. You will build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and lead significant workstreams within complex sourcing engagements, helping deliver measurable cost, resilience, and value outcomes. In parallel, you will contribute to the growth of the practice through business development, thought leadership, and team development, while partnering with Principals and Partners on broader client and practice priorities. What you’ll do: Client Leadership & Delivery Lead a major workstream within sourcing and procurement engagements, from diagnostic and solution design through implementation and value realization. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and support senior client leaders—including CPOs, CFOs, and COOs—in developing and executing procurement strategy and transformation initiatives. Manage initiatives across: Strategic sourcing and category management Procurement operating model design Cost optimization and value capture Supplier collaboration and risk management Manage day-to-day delivery for assigned workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality outputs, timely execution, and measurable client outcomes. Work closely with Principals and Partners to align workstream priorities with the broader engagement strategy and client objectives. Functional Expertise Apply strong expertise in one or more core sourcing capabilities, with a broad understanding of the broader procurement landscape, including: Category management Strategic sourcing Procurement and digital purchasing transformation Supplier relationship management (SRM) Vendor negotiation and contracting strategies Apply procurement expertise across industries to improve efficiency, resilience, and innovation. Stay current on emerging procurement trends—including digital procurement, ESG sourcing, and supply risk—and contribute insights to client work and internal knowledge development. Contribute to thought leadership, tools, and methodologies that strengthen Kearney’s sourcing and procurement capabilities. Business Development & Practice Growth Support the development and expansion of client relationships by delivering high-quality work and identifying opportunities to create additional value. Contribute to proposal development, client pitches, and commercial strategy for sourcing engagements. Support Principals and Partners in developing new business within existing accounts and strengthening long-term client relationships. Contribute to the continued development and scaling of Kearney’s SOP Source offering and market positioning. Build credibility with client stakeholders through strong problem solving, practical recommendations, and sustained delivery impact. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams working on assigned workstreams. Create a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment. Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and support for the professional development of team members. Contribute to capability building within the sourcing and procurement practice through knowledge sharing, recruiting, training, and mentoring. Who You Are We believe this business is about making connections—between data, insights, strategies, and people. We are looking for leaders who are analytical, commercially minded, and collaborative, with the ability to challenge thinking, build strong relationships, and lead with confidence and authenticity. We want to hear from you if you have: Experience in management consulting is required; experience at the Manager level is preferred. An MBA is preferred, along with 8+ years of professional experience. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management, with demonstrated depth in at least one of these areas. Experience leading a major workstream within a procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, or cost optimization program. Experience managing proposal-writing efforts and contributing to consulting pitches and commercial discussions. Experience developing client relationships and identifying opportunities within existing accounts. A passion for leading teams, coaching colleagues, and creating an inclusive team culture. Demonstrated ability to manage a major workstream from problem definition and analysis through recommendation and implementation. This role requires approximately 50–80%25 travel, based on client and business needs. What we can offer you: Every day, our people make a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. We support them with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: · Generous retirement/pension savings contributions · Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family · Gym membership discounts · Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above) · Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities · Personalized career pathways, including mobility programs, flexible work arrangements, and externships Manager base salary– $212,000 - $235,000. It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized gym membership and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. #LI-DNP

Lead strategic operations projects with clients, mentor teams, and contribute to business development. | 8+ years experience with management consulting background, supply chain expertise, MBA preferred, onsite work required. | As a Manager at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Strategic Operations (SOP) practice as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will work alongside our clients to define and implement strategies that will deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness in this ever-changing market environment. Through unique hands-on experiences, you will broaden your knowledge across a breadth of topics while developing relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original. Who you are After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don’t accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves. We want to hear from you if you are: Insightful, inquisitive, collaborative Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Have functional experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply chain/ Logistics planning Demand planning Supply planning Materials planning Inventory planning Capacity planning Master Production Scheduling Sales Planning and Customer Logistics Business/ Long term network capacity planning Areas of Work: Functional day to day planning (e.g., reference functional experience above) Demand Forecasting Distribution requirements planning Rough cut capacity planning Inventory Management SIOP/ S&OP Design, Implementation and Execution E2E Planning Transformation Experience implementing or managing planning technology (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, E2Open, Oracle EPM, etc.) Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC. MBA degree preferred with 8+ years of professional experience. Experience working as a Management Consultant required. Experience managing proposal writing efforts; participating in pitches for consulting work; developing new business within existing accounts through client relationships. Passion for leading teams and mentoring colleagues. Have managed at least one major workstream of the business design. What we can offer you Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to: Generous retirement/pension savings contributions Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family Gym membership discounts Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above) Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals Manager Compensation - $212,000 - $235,000: However, it is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, office location, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, paid sick time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting. #LI-DNP