Forward Deployed Consultant- Supply Chain Solutions
Embeds with enterprise clients to audit logistics networks, design Python- and SQL-based optimization models, and deploy supply chain workflows. Requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and executive communication skills, and willingness to travel to operational sites.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Embed at client headquarters and logistics hubs to map physical and digital processes, audit supply chain data, identify bottlenecks, and quantify ROI across freight, tariffs, and inventory.
- Design, prototype, and scale mathematical supply chain models using Python, SQL, and proprietary tools, including mode mix planning, 3D origin bin-packing, container payload balancing, dynamic safety stock, and supplier consolidation.
- Lead technical solution design across order and shipment management, transportation planning, data integration, workflow automation, and operational analytics.
- Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers and core engineering teams to turn models into production workflows.
- Develop client proposals and present ROI projections to executive stakeholders.
- Work with frontline operations teams at ports, cross-docks, and client sites to validate models and ensure adoption.
- Manage 90-day deployment workstreams, including roadmaps, data pipelines, risk management, delivery, and impact measurement.
- Monitor financial and environmental impact, including demurrage savings and modal savings.
- Identify logistics loss root causes, build reusable playbooks, and partner with product managers to productize field insights.
Requirements
- BA/BS or higher in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of professional experience in supply chain management or consulting, logistics engineering, freight forwarding, or product management.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Looker or Tableau.
- Ability to build decision-support systems, reason about end-to-end physical dependencies, and work with imperfect enterprise data.
- Experience managing workstreams from problem definition through prototyping, delivery, adoption, and impact measurement.
- Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills, including the ability to explain complex workflows to technical and business stakeholders.
- Willingness to work on-site at ports, warehouses, and client logistics hubs; up to 50% travel required.
- Self-starter mentality, comfort with ambiguity, problem-solving ability, and strong attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, Scrum, or Continuous Improvement certification or experience.
- Expertise in global freight forwarding, customs compliance, TMS/WMS software, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Manhattan, or trade finance.
- Experience in high-growth technology startups, management or supply chain consulting, or product management.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $120,000–$144,000 USD.
- Additional rewards may include bonus, equity, medical and dental benefits, and flexible time off.
Skills
Python, SQL, Looker, Tableau, Supply Chain Modeling, Operations Research, Data Visualization, Workflow Automation, Transportation Planning, Freight Forwarding, Tms/Wms, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Manhattan
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