Distribution Center Design Senior Consultant

KPI’s consulting practice serves the distribution community as a trusted advisor. The Distribution Center Design Senior Consultant role focuses on distribution center design, advising our clients on the optimal layout, equipment, processes and software for their particular operation. These efforts typically require a team with varying skill sets; in addition to advising the client this role serves to manage the team selected to conduct the required analytics.

• Engage directly with clients to learn their business processes and challenges, including on-the-floor observation and employee interviews.
• Gather and perform analytics on client’s data sets, understanding bottlenecks in operations, inefficiencies, and trends.
• Manage project timelines and lead meetings with clients.
• Create detailed requirements documents specifying recommended changes to the client’s operation.
• Create plan for design implementation, including potential obstacles and risks.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously at varying phases of completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference toward Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, relational databases (e.g., SQL Server), and other analytical tools.
• Minimum of 10 years across progressive roles in manufacturing or supply chain consulting.
• Proven ability with large-scale change management.
• Proven ability to promote the adoption of standardized processes and systems.
• Experience in distribution automation is a plus.
• Proven track record of learning, designing, and implementing good business process and systems.
• Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives resulting in sustained results and embedded behaviors.
• Regular travel to KPI COEs (up to 25%) required as necessary.
• This position is a 100% remote work environment.

Benefits