(Senior) Associate, Supply Chain

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

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 (PEPI) practice focuses on serving upper middle market and large-cap private equity firms. The PEPI Supply Chain group specializes in analysing supply chain processes, including strategic sourcing, logistics, demand/supply planning, and distribution, to identify value creation opportunities. The team develops roadmaps to accelerate these opportunities and assists clients in driving measurable improvements to their bottom line.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and fast-growing practice.

How you will contribute

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of clients’ supply chains, including manufacturing and distribution locations, product flow, and operating costs.
• Develop structured approaches to assess improvement opportunities and define supply chain strategies.
• Analyse supply chain network design, warehousing, distribution costs, and capacity utilization.
• Assess inventory planning processes and recommend improvements to optimize service levels and working capital.
• Develop transformation plans for transportation, freight optimization, and warehousing, including implementation plans and benefit estimates.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of consulting or industry experience in supply chain, distribution, or logistics.
• Previous experience in distribution and logistics analysis/advisory within industry, consulting, or 3PL environments.
• Strong analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and verbal).

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. 

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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