Supply Chain & Operations Senior Consultant

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working.  Travel is part of this position, and will vary.

What you’ll do

Are you looking for a future that exceeds your expectations? At AlixPartners, a leading global consulting firm, your passion becomes your career.  We work in smaller and more senior teams to bring deep functional and industry experience to our clients.  AlixPartners is searching for a Performance: Supply Chain & Operations Director who is passionate about delivering high value, complex opportunities. Our advisory/consulting organization is distinctive - we offer our consulting professionals the opportunity to work on situations that are on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, as well as at the top of Board Room agendas. We work for owners, boards and CEOs and they hire AlixPartners to assist on solving their most complex, highest value opportunities.

Our practice works with healthy, under-performing and distressed companies across a variety of urgent, high impact situations. Our seasoned professionals are recognized experts in their respective fields, using their skills and experience to build measurable, better outcomes for our clients. In this challenging role, you will be responsible for leading or supporting projects and client engagements, analyzing corporate performance, driving cost reductions, profitability improvement in your industry or functional area(s) of expertise in ‘high stakes’ situations. In this leadership role, you will work with others and be instrumental in developing and building a business in your area(s) of expertise. To be successful, you are commercially savvy, with a passion for and track record of business development contributions in a professional services environment. As part of our collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to achieve exceptional results in our high energy environment, with continuous opportunities to pursue your professional development, career interests and growth aspirations. 

This is a full-time position located in our Buenos Aires, Argentina office. 

This position affords a path of growth in a small, expanding team creating a practice not currently existing in Argentina.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or foreign equivalent. Master’s degree and/or certification in related specialty area(s) preferred
• Minimum 8+ years of business experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related consulting experience in a client service role including Supply Chain and Operations including Procurement (strategic sourcing, direct materials, indirects) and/or Operations (Manufacturing, SIOP, Transportation).
• 5+ years of related consulting experience in a professional services Firm environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel applications. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI, preferred.
• Master negotiator, proficient with complex/sophisticated negotiations
• Synthesizes information rapidly and applies good business discernment driving quickly to deep insights into possible impacts and solutions.
• Creative with the development of new tools, methodologies and approaches.
• Experience with proposal development, strong commercial instincts and interest.
• Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development.
• Articulate, persuasive, communicator. Commands the room, handles executive and difficult audiences well. Readily adapts style and message appropriately to audience and circumstance. Excellent at impromptu communication under pressure.
• Extraordinary customer service and interpersonal skills. Engenders client confidence and trust with executives at all levels. Builds counseling relationships with clients and peers.
• Analytical, adept at quickly defining, aligning and scaling data modeling & management approach with the client needs. Ensures 80/20 approach to rapidly draw conclusions. Skilled and quickly identifying anomalies, inconsistencies, errors and conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’  Code of Conduct  and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.