Supply Chain & Engineering Operations Consultant
Location
United States
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced consultant to lead a high-priority transformation initiative at a mid-market company specializing in custom hardware development and manufacturing. This hands-on, results-oriented role focuses on designing and implementing a revamped Supply Chain Operating Model and Engineering Operations Framework.
- Assess and redesign inventory management processes to resolve inaccuracies in Deltek Costpoint.
- Recommend and support deployment of modern tools/technologies for real-time visibility.
- Develop agile procurement strategies: frameworks for alternative sourcing, supplier diversification, rapid RFQ processes, and contingency planning.
- Align supply chain operations to just-in-time principles while handling demand variability.
- Lead change management efforts: train teams, document new SOPs, and establish governance.
- Map, document, and digitize engineering workflows to establish standardized processes and SOPs.
- Design and implement resource planning and capacity management systems.
- Define and roll out performance KPIs and metrics.
- Build visibility tools/dashboards for leadership to monitor engineering health.
- Perform detailed assessments, stakeholder interviews, root-cause analysis, and solution roadmapping.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize quick wins and phased implementations.
- Provide hands-on implementation support, including training, pilot testing, and post-go-live optimization.
- Deliver regular progress reporting, risk mitigation, and demonstrations of measurable business impact.
Qualifications
- 8+ years in supply chain/operations consulting or in-house leadership roles, with proven success in custom manufacturing, project-based engineering, or high-mix/low-volume hardware environments.
- Deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint: enhancements, integrations, reconciliation best practices, and legacy system optimizations.
- Hands-on experience implementing just-in-time (JIT) or lean supply chain models in variable-demand settings.
- Strong background in engineering process improvement: workflow mapping, SOP development, resource/capacity planning, and KPI establishment.
- Familiarity with manufacturing/ERP integrations.
- Excellent consulting capabilities: stakeholder management, change leadership, structured problem-solving, and ability to deliver rapid, measurable results.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree or certifications like CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma preferred).
Company Description
Job Requirements
- 8+ years in supply chain/operations consulting or in-house leadership roles, with proven success in custom manufacturing, project-based engineering, or high-mix/low-volume hardware environments.
- Deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint: enhancements, integrations, reconciliation best practices, and legacy system optimizations.
- Hands-on experience implementing just-in-time (JIT) or lean supply chain models in variable-demand settings.
- Strong background in engineering process improvement: workflow mapping, SOP development, resource/capacity planning, and KPI establishment.
- Familiarity with manufacturing/ERP integrations.
- Excellent consulting capabilities: stakeholder management, change leadership, structured problem-solving, and ability to deliver rapid, measurable results.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree or certifications like CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma preferred).
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