PEPI: Manager, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Manager, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics

Open to all U.S. locations.

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI Services Include

• Supply Chain Transformation Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• CFO Services

A&M’s Supply Chain professionals assist our clients in analyzing each part of the supply chain process including Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, Integrated Demand and Supply Planning to identify value creation opportunities, develop a roadmap to accelerate those opportunities and assist with driving them to our client’s bottom line. From our thorough fact‑based analysis, we assess the state of the supply chain, identify key risks to investment and quantify potential EBITDA improvement plans.

How You Will Contribute

We are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver large, complex client engagements working closely with Private Equity leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies.

Required

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s supply chain including manufacturing and distribution locations, baseline of product flow and seasonality, detailed operating costs, key supply chain processes in sourcing, planning, and operations.
• Develop a structured approach to assessing potential improvement opportunities, and conduct required analysis to define potential supply chain strategies and tactics to meet growth and financial objectives.
• Analyze supply chain network design and footprints:
  • Baseline warehousing and distribution network cost structure and capacity utilization
  • Profile supply chain processes and inventory flows throughout the network
  • Analyze network optimization opportunities for cost, inventory, and service delivery (experience with modeling software such as Llamasoft or other preferred):
    • Optimal number and location of distribution centers / network configuration
    • Optimal inventory flow through network (e.g. ship from DC vs. ship from stores; supplier drop ship options; optimal stocking positions, etc.)
  • Develop high‑level planning model to support inventory optimization across supply chain networks
• Conduct sourcing events related to transportation and warehousing which include spend / activity baseline assessments, process, and business requirements, and conducting RFI/RFP processes, negotiations and contracting. Experience in conducting or responding to sourcing events involving 3PLs is preferred.
• Assess inventory planning processes and systems and recommend potential improvement opportunities for optimizing service levels and inventory working capital requirements.
• Develop transformation plans to drive proposed changes in transportation, freight optimization, warehousing & distribution, and develop implementation plan and estimated range and timing of benefits (OPEX / inventory / service delivery)
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day‑to‑day relationships to ensure exceptional performance.
• Ability to both conduct analysis and lead teams to conduct analysis

Professional Skills

• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Structured project management (time, team and work‑stream management)
• Initiative and drive
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver time‑pressed projects on‑time and on‑quality
• Flexible and creative thinking
• Client relationship building
• Excellent presentation skills

Qualifications

• 7–10 plus years of combined consulting and industry operating experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top‑tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big‑4 consultancy a plus
• Deep functional expertise in key areas including distribution and logistics network optimization, transportation and warehouse sourcing, 3PL operating experience, production and inventory planning
• Experience in leading or modeling supply chains using software support tools (e.g., Llamasoft, etc.)
• Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
• Flexibility to travel based on project requirements

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

The salary range is 125,000‑190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Full‑time Positions and Part‑time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Mart­al Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k)‑retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Mart­al. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

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