Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Senior Supply Chain Consultant, you will lead operational transformation initiatives, build relationships with clients, conduct assessments, develop metrics, and oversee implementations in supply chain operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Synergetics is currently searching for Supply Chain Consultants. We have several projects in the works and we are looking for the varying levels of experience. Travel is at 100%, Sun- Fri, Mon - Fri or a bit less. We look for flexibility and adaptability. This position is not based in Chicago. When our consultants are not at the client site, they are working from home. 

At Synergetics Installations Worldwide, we believe our people are our greatest asset. For nearly five decades, we’ve helped transform businesses from small enterprises to global Fortune 500 leaders through hands-on, results-driven consulting. You may not know our name, but you’ve definitely heard of the companies we’ve helped grow.

We’re a boutique, owner-led firm known for our authenticity, agility, and integrity. Our culture is built on trust, respect, and teamwork—and we’re growing. If you’re supply chain leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and values impact over bureaucracy, we’d love to connect.

As a Senior Supply Chain Consultant, you’ll lead strategic and operational transformation initiatives across the full supply chain spectrum, from planning and sourcing to production and distribution. You’ll work directly with client leadership, roll up your sleeves in the field, and deliver sustainable, measurable results.What You’ll Do
  • Build trusted relationships with client executives and frontline teams
  • Conduct deep-dive assessments of supply chain operations, systems, and data
  • Lead workshops, site visits, and interviews to uncover root causes and opportunities
  • Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and future-state process designs
  • Create and present compelling recommendations and implementation roadmaps
  • Oversee solution rollout, including documentation, training, and coaching
  • Manage multiple workstreams and mentor junior consultants
  • Stay hands-on until solutions are tested, adopted, and fully operational
What You Bring
  • 10+ years of experience in consulting, manufacturing, or industry leadership
  • Proven success in implementation and change management
  • Strong analytical skills and fluency with tools like Power BI
  • Experience with business process mapping (e.g., MS Visio)
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to “tell the story” to C-suite and frontline teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action
  • Willingness to travel extensively (expenses reimbursed; generous per diem provided)
 Preferred Expertise
We’re especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience in:
  • Supply Chain Planning: Demand forecasting, consensus building across functions
  • ERP/MRP Remediation: BOMs, master data, buyer/planner processes
  • Sourcing & Capital Allocation: Make/buy decisions, SKU rationalization, automation
  • Production: Capacity planning, Lean Six Sigma, S&OP, layout optimization
  • Inventory Management: Reduction strategies, target setting, performance tracking
  • Distribution & Logistics: WMS, routing, fleet management, 3PL/4PL, network optimization
  • Management Operating Systems (MOS): Design and implementation
Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred
  • Certifications such as PMP, CPIM, Six Sigma, Scrum, or Lean tools preferred
  • Familiarity with APICS, Anylogistix, Alteryx a plus
Why Synergetics?
  • Competitive compensation
  • Travel expense reimbursement + generous food per diem
  • A culture that values inclusion, integrity, and impact
Our Commitment to Inclusion

Synergetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all employees. We participate in the E-Verify program following offer acceptance.

Top Skills

Alteryx
Anylogistix
Apics
Lean Six Sigma
Ms Visio
Power BI
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The Company
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
107 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Synergetics has grown to become one of the most respected global management consulting firms, partnering with companies and their stakeholders to help improve operating efficiencies, drive growth and enhance bottom-line performance. With offices in the U.S. and Europe and team members across the globe, we proudly serve companies across targeted industry sectors and all geographies.

From the onset of our journey nearly five decades ago, we have employed a unique approach to management consulting, believing the only way to drive sustainable change is to empower organizations and the people within them. We work with our clients to understand their business challenges and short- and long-term goals, and then tailor solutions to drive sustainable improvements in efficiencies and profitability.

We operate across four main business segments:
- Consumer
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Business Services

Why choose Synergetics?
- Proven track record and past performance
- Subject matter experts with deep industry expertise
- Focused on sustainable business value creation
- Hands-on operators at the front-line every step of the way
- Reputation, integrity and trusted advisors

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