Supplier Relations Analytics Senior Consultant

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Our management consulting team focuses on our clients’ critical business needs. From transaction services to operations and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities. Your role Develop and produce client deliverables and presentation material including qualitative and quantitative research design, data gathering, data analysis, data visualizations, and data storytelling to clients, including senior industry executives Develop, execute, and analyze surveys and interviews to support client research objectives Design and execute exploratory research using internal historical research data and externally available data to support the enrichment of client services including, but not limited to, validation and evolution of Working Relations Index® methodologies, cost benefits of robust commercial relationships, and strategic opportunity and risk identification for clients Develop and produce presentation material for public presentations and media requests Contribute to practice development proposals, engagement letters, and client relationship-building activities The qualifications Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, data analytics, social research is preferred 3-5 years’ experience in management consulting or data analytics preferred Manufacturing, supply chain, and automotive experience is desired Demonstrated proficiency in data storytelling or technical communication to top management Some travel throughout the Midwest region, with up to 10% overnight travel High proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization application What makes us different? On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk‑free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in‑person model. We believe that face‑to‑face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Life insurance Flexible Time Off Pre‑determined holidays 401(k) plan Flexible benefits plans Business‑related travel expense Lodging reimbursement for business‑related use Meal reimbursement for business‑related use Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff Option to elect health insurance for contingent staff positions Limited paid sick time for contingent staff positions Compensation The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $83,000.00-$126,500.00 #LI-CB1 #LI-Onsite Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent. Working Hours This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week. This application window is a good‑faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended. Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plante & Moran, PLLC