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Associate Consultant - Logistics & Distribution (Supply Chain Transformation)

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Atlanta, GA
118K-155K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Atlanta, GA
118K-155K Annually
Mid level
As an Associate Consultant in Supply Chain Transformation, you will enhance logistics and distribution, assess processes, and design strategies for improvement.
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Associate Consultant - Logistics & Distribution (Supply Chain Transformation)
What You'll Do
As an Associate Consultant / Consultant in our Supply Chain team with a focus on logistics and distribution. You will support client engagements focused on logistics, distribution, supply chain strategy, transformation, and tech-enabled analytics & process improvements.
You will work with teams to help organizations improve the way they design their supply chain, channel, distribution, warehousing, and logistics as well as monitor, manage, and continuously improve the same. This role is well-suited for candidates with end to end supply chain experience from strategy, design, execution, and improvement, especially those who can bridge strategy with tech enablement.
What You'll Do: As an Associate Consultant with the Supply Chain Transformation team, you will...
  • Support client projects focused on logistics, distribution, and supply chain transformation spanning people, process, and technology/data.
  • Assess current-state supply chain and distribution processes to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Design future state strategies, tech, and process transformation
  • Contribute to the development of transformation monitoring platforms and performance tracking approaches for ongoing management and continuous improvement
  • Support initiatives involving Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and related cross functional technologies
  • Translate business requirements into process and system improvement recommendations
  • Analyze operational/process data to support insights and decision-making
  • Developing and leading teams through the creation of client-ready deliverables, presentations, and end to end project delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across business and technical teams (ex - trade, IT/Tech, commercial, etc..)

What You'll Bring
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in logistics, distribution, supply chain operations, or supply chain transformation
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines considered), Supply Chain, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Experience with distribution, logistics and/or warehouse operations
  • Familiarity with supply chain transformation programs and process improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation management systems (TMS), and other cross-functional enterprise systems
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, project & stakeholder management, and team leadership skills
  • Ability to work across business and technical teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • Intense work ethic
  • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Preferred
  • Proven track record in managing and managing & delivering transformation projects spanning strategy & business tech experience in supply chain, logistics, and distribution.
  • Experience in both Strategy & business technology (BT)/systems-enabled transformation work
  • Experience building or supporting monitoring tools/platforms for operational or transformation performance
  • Familiarity with process refinement and continuous improvement across internal supply chain operations
  • Experience in industries such as manufacturing, retail, distribution, or other operational environments

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community . For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Salary: $117,500.00 - $155,000.00

Top Skills

Transportation Management Systems (Tms)
Warehouse Management Systems (Wms)
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