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Forward Deployed Consultant (Supply Chain)
10 000 - 12 000$
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TL;DR
Forward Deployed Consultant (Supply Chain): Architecting and deploying real-time supply chain optimization models for enterprise clients with an accent on operational auditing and mathematical modeling. Focus on designing executable workflows, reducing logistics cost leaks, and translating complex data into executive-level strategy.
Salary: $120,000 - $144,000 USD
Company
is building a unified Supply Chain Operating System to simplify global commerce and make global trade more accessible.
What you will do
- Embed at client headquarters and logistics hubs to audit physical and digital processes and uncover root-cause bottlenecks.
- Design, prototype, and scale mathematical supply chain models using Python and SQL to optimize cargo movement.
- Lead solution design for order management, transportation planning, and data integration capabilities.
- Partner with commercial teams to create high-impact proposals and present ROI projections to C-suite executives.
- Collaborate with engineers to transform field insights into permanent platform features.
- Manage 90-day deployment sprints, running data pipelines and delivering measurable cost reductions.
Requirements
- BA/BS or higher in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, logistics engineering, or product management.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Looker or Tableau.
- Proven ability to build decision-support systems and reason about end-to-end physical dependencies.
- Strong technical program management skills and experience influencing executive stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% to work on-site at ports, warehouses, and client hubs.
Nice to have
- Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, or SCRUM.
- Deep expertise in global freight forwarding, customs compliance, or TMS/WMS software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Prior experience in high-growth tech startups or top-tier management consulting firms.
Culture & Benefits
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of Operations Research, data science, and executive delivery.
- Collaborative environment working side-by-side with Forward Deployed Engineers.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and flexible time off.
- Compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity.
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