Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Planning

Senior Consultant

Location Chicago, IL (Hybrid) - Employment Type Full-Time - Travel ~1 trip/month

GAINS is on a mission to make supply chains smarter, faster, and self-improving, powered by AI. Our decision intelligence platform doesn't just support decisions, it drives them by aligning strategy, planning, and execution across every level of the supply chain. We serve inventory-intensive industries where the stakes are high and the complexity is real, helping customers move from reactive, spreadsheet-driven planning to continuously learning, AI-led operations that deliver measurable results fast. At GAINS, we call it Moving Forward Faster and it's not a tagline, it's how we're redefining what's possible in driving supply chain decisions.

The Opportunity As a Senior Consultant on the Professional Services team, you will own the full delivery lifecycle for some of our most strategic client engagementsfrom initial implementation through long-term value realization. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams at both the operational and executive level, translating complex supply chain challenges into clear, actionable outcomes powered by the GAINS platform. Project engagements range from focused 28 week optimization initiatives with existing customers to full-scale 39 month implementations with new clients. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on client successand on the continued growth of GAINS.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end deployments of the GAINS platform, ensuring implementations are delivered on time, on scope, and with demonstrable business impact.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, identifying opportunities to extend value and drive continuous improvement beyond initial go-live.
• Leverage AI-powered analytics and toolingincluding large language models and data-driven insightsto accelerate diagnostics, surface recommendations, and strengthen client deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Support and Customer Success teams to resolve complex issues and ensure outstanding client outcomes.
• Contribute to the evolution of GAINS delivery methodology, sharing best practices and helping to build repeatable frameworks across the Professional Services practice.

What We're Looking For Required

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in supply chain consulting, operations, or enterprise software implementation.
• Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets; hands-on proficiency with SQL and Excel required.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skillscomfortable turning ambiguous data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to both operational teams and C-suite executives.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-moving client environments; you thrive under ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred

• Experience with AI/LLM-based tools applied to analytics, forecasting, or supply chain decision support.
• Familiarity with supply chain planning concepts: demand planning, inventory optimization, lead time management, or S&OP.
• Prior experience with supply chain planning software platforms (e.g., GAINS, Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, Relex).
• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.

Why GAINS

• Work at the intersection of AI and supply chaina space that is genuinely redefining how the world's most complex operations run.
• Deliver meaningful outcomes for clients across a diverse set of inventory-intensive industries.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced practitioners who care deeply about craft, client impact, and each other.
• A culture that moves fast, values autonomy, and rewards initiativewithout sacrificing depth or rigor.

The pay range for this position (Consultant or Senior Consultant) is $95,000 - $150,000; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including but not limited to: the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401(k), holiday pay, flexible time off, and more. This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status or medical condition. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.