Management Consulting Director, Supply Chain Advisory

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
123K-226K Annually
Expert/Leader
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services • Real Estate • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Experience the power of being understood.
The Role
Leads the growth of RSM’s Operations and Supply Chain Advisory practice, develops executive and private equity relationships, sells and delivers transformation engagements, and advises clients on supply chain strategy, operational due diligence, value creation, cost optimization, procurement, inventory, distribution, manufacturing, organizational design, and post-merger integration. Mentors consulting teams, oversees engagement quality and profitability, develops methodologies, and contributes to thought leadership and recruiting.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented Director to join our growing Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice within our broader Enterprise Performance capability. This leadership role is ideal for a consulting professional with a proven track record of helping organizations improve operational performance, unlock enterprise value, and execute complex transformation initiatives.

As a Director, you will play a critical role in the growth and expansion of RSM's Supply Chain Advisory practice. You will leverage your deep operations and supply chain expertise to advise executive leadership teams, private equity sponsors, and portfolio company management teams on initiatives that drive operational efficiency, EBITDA improvement, organizational effectiveness, and long-term value creation.

You will be responsible for growing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, delivering high-impact consulting engagements, mentoring consulting teams, and helping shape the strategic direction of the practice. Our Operations & Supply Chain Advisory service line is growing rapidly and offers tremendous career opportunities.

Responsibilities

Practice Growth & Business Development

  • Accountable for national growth of the Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice through business development, account expansion, thought leadership, and relationship management.

  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies focused on operational transformation, supply chain optimization, value creation, and private equity clients.

  • Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives, operational leaders, private equity operating partners, and corporate development teams.

  • Identify, pursue, and close new consulting engagements while partnering across RSM service lines to bring the full strength of the firm to clients.

  • Contribute to thought leadership, industry events, market visibility initiatives, and internal training programs.

Client Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead client engagements focused on supply chain transformation, operational excellence, value creation, and performance improvement.

  • Advise executive stakeholders on strategic initiatives including:

    • Supply Chain Strategy

    • Operational Due Diligence

    • Mergers & Acquisitions Integration

    • EBITDA Improvement

    • Cost Optimization

    • Working Capital Improvement

    • Organizational Design

    • Pricing Strategy

    • Manufacturing and Distribution Operations

    • Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

    • Inventory Optimization

    • Network and Distribution Strategy

  • Lead operational assessments and business analysis efforts to identify opportunities for performance improvement and enterprise value creation.

  • Oversee engagement quality, stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and project profitability.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, private equity investors, and operating executives.

Private Equity & Value Creation

  • Partner with private equity firms and portfolio company leadership teams to assess operational performance and drive post-acquisition value creation initiatives.

  • Lead operational due diligence assessments during acquisition processes.

  • Develop and execute value creation roadmaps focused on revenue growth, margin expansion, operational efficiency, and supply chain optimization.

  • Support post-merger integration efforts, organizational redesign, and operational transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing consulting teams across multiple engagements.

  • Create an environment focused on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

  • Support recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and capability development efforts.

  • Develop reusable methodologies, frameworks, tools, and intellectual property to support practice growth.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in management consulting, advisory services, or industry leadership roles focused on operations and supply chain transformation.

  • Demonstrated experience leading and growing consulting practices, service lines, or business units.

  • Proven success selling and delivering complex consulting engagements.

  • Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:

    • Supply Chain Strategy

    • Operations Transformation

    • Operational Due Diligence

    • Mergers & Acquisitions

    • Value Creation

    • EBITDA Improvement

    • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

    • Inventory Management

    • Distribution & Logistics

    • Manufacturing Operations

    • Organizational Design

    • Pricing & Commercial Excellence

  • Experience advising executive leadership teams, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and private equity sponsors.

  • Strong understanding of operational performance metrics, value drivers, and transformation methodologies.

  • Demonstrated experience managing engagement financials, profitability, project risk, and client relationships.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and executive facilitation skills.

  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or advanced degree.

  • Experience serving private equity firms and private equity-backed portfolio companies.

  • Experience leading operational due diligence and post-merger integration engagements.

  • Background in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, life sciences, transportation, or related industries.

  • Experience with digital supply chain enablement and operational technologies.

  • Knowledge of ERP-enabled operational transformations, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms.

  • Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, PMP, or other operational excellence certifications

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.   

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $123,000 - $225,800

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in management consulting, advisory services, or industry leadership roles focused on operations and supply chain transformation
  • Experience leading and growing consulting practices, service lines, or business units
  • Success selling and delivering complex consulting engagements
  • Deep expertise in supply chain strategy, operations transformation, operational due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, value creation, EBITDA improvement, procurement and strategic sourcing, inventory management, distribution and logistics, manufacturing operations, organizational design, or pricing and commercial excellence
  • Experience advising executive leadership teams, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and private equity sponsors
  • Strong understanding of operational performance metrics, value drivers, and transformation methodologies
  • Experience managing engagement financials, profitability, project risk, and client relationships
  • Strong communication, presentation, and executive facilitation skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed
  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Experience serving private equity firms and private equity-backed portfolio companies
  • Experience leading operational due diligence and post-merger integration engagements
  • Background in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, life sciences, transportation, or related industries
  • Experience with digital supply chain enablement and operational technologies
  • Knowledge of ERP-enabled operational transformations, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms
  • Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, PMP, or other operational excellence certifications

RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.

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The Company
HQ: London
19,318 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.

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