Senior Consultant - Supply Chain

Fisher Management Partners is dedicated to helping clients accelerate growth and drive results that matter.  We a management consulting firm serving the middle market, and our service lines include: strategy execution, supply chain solutions, finance solutions, customer experience, technology solutions, and people and organizational effectiveness.  Our leadership comes from Big 4 consulting backgrounds blended with corporate leadership experience, and our working partner model ensures that our internal teams are supported and able to provide the highest quality services to our clients.  

The Fisher difference is in our innovative approach to problem-solving, dedication to building true relationships with our clients, investment in our team, and commitment to improving communities.  We lead with our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Work Life Harmony, Personal Growth, Teamwork, and Camaraderie.  If the opportunity to work with a talented team of business professionals on challenging projects excites you, then Fisher may be the perfect next step in your career. 

Position Overview:  

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Senior Consultant to provide consulting services to our clients, with expertise collecting and analyzing data and proficiency presenting findings to groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain projects, process improvement, and project management within a consulting environment.  This role requires use of business experience and analytical savvy to plan, manage and execute significant workstreams within complex assessment and implementation projects. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Conduct end-to-end supply chain assessments  

Identifying performance gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. 

2. Develop supply chain strategies 

Covering planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, sustainability, and resilience. 

3. Design future state operating models and processes 

Including governance structures and “tobe” workflow design. 

4. Build business cases and ROI models 

Evaluating pros/cons, risks, and impacts of solution options. 

5. Translate complex issues into executive ready recommendations 

Synthesizing information into clear insights. 

6. Perform advanced data analysis 

Demand forecasting, inventory optimization, network modeling, supplier performance, trend identification. 

7. Assess and recommend technology solutions 

ERP, WMS, TMS, planning tools, and related systems. 

8. Ensure analytical rigor and quality across deliverables 

Maintaining consulting grade clarity, structure, and impact. 

9. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and executive presentations 

Driving alignment and stakeholder engagement. 

10. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders 

Navigating conflict, managing expectations, and influencing outcomes. 

11. Lead and develop project teams 

Providing direction, coaching, feedback, and quality oversight. 

12. Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and resources 

Breaking work into activities and monitoring progress. 

13. Guide clients through change management 

Communicating rationale, identifying champions, and supporting knowledge transfer. 

14. Support implementation of new processes and technologies 

Including vendor selection, configuration decisions, pilots, and rollout support. 

15. Develop training, communications, and adoption strategies 

Ensuring successful capability building and behavior change. 

16. Monitor performance metrics and adjust plans as needed 

Ensuring solutions remain effective, scalable, and aligned with business goals. 

17. Identify opportunities to expand client engagements 

Supporting business development and cross sell opportunities. 

18. Contribute to thought leadership and industry presence 

Developing insights on trends and representing the firm externally. 

19. Decompose problems and identify root causes 

Using appropriate analytical frameworks and tools. 

20. Gather and integrate information from multiple sources 

Creating concise, high value syntheses. 

21. Own outcomes and follow through on commitments 

Demonstrating accountability, persistence, and resilience. 

22. Organize deliverables around client questions 

Ensuring work is relevant, targeted, and usable. 

23. Build rapport and collaborate across functions and cultures 

Leveraging interpersonal savvy to drive outcomes. 

24. Learn quickly, experiment, and seek continuous improvement 

Embracing feedback, broadening capabilities, and adapting to new challenges. 

25. Create visual models and systemic assessments 

Process maps, leverage point identification, and workflow optimization. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, business, or a related field 
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain consulting 
• Demonstrated experience leading supply chain transformation projects or major workstreams 
• Familiarity with multiple industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, CPG, healthcare, logistics) is a plus 
• Deep knowledge of supply chain domains: demand planning, S&OP/IBP, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, inventory optimization, and network design 
• Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Excel modeling, SQL, Python, or supply chain optimization software 
• Experience with major supply chain technologies (ERP, WMS, TMS, APS, planning systems) 
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insights 
• Understanding of supply chain risk, resilience, and sustainability frameworks 
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage senior stakeholder relationships 
• Strong facilitation skills for workshops, interviews, and executive presentations 
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives 
• Experience managing expectations, navigating conflict, and driving alignment 
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments and shaping structure where none exists 
• Strong project management skills: scoping, planning, budgeting, risk management 
• Ability to ensure quality control across deliverables and workstreams 
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within scope 
• Ability to influence without authority and guide clients through change 
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills 
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence 
• Adaptability in fast‑paced, client‑driven environments 
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset 
• Curiosity, continuous learning, and a passion for supply chain innovation 

Work Location: 

• Home base: Columbus, Ohio, with ability to travel periodically as client needs dictate 

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Disability and Life Insurance 
• 401k, including a 6% company contribution 
• 25 days of PTO each year 
• 8 paid company holidays 
• Bonus and Sales commission 
• Paid Parental Leave