Consultant - Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Material Management

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will be responsible for demanding industrialization projects with focus on the following: Supplier relocation, start-up management and production optimization for our customers until handover to the affected OEM plants according to APQP, VDA 6.1 and 6.3; material management readiness, strategic vendor management, supply assurance, and complex end-to-end supply chain expertise.
• Implement and maintain a cross-functional supply chain/material maintenance strategy between multiple stakeholders.
• Lead critical delivery situations and take over the task force project management at the interface between suppliers and vendors.
• Responsible for strategic and operative project work for our international customers.
• Perform root cause analyses and identify deficits regarding products and manufacturing processes.
• Propose changes in the supply chain/logistics processes to improve our customer's operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and ensure Automotive Standard Services are maintained.
• Communicate, present, and interface directly with clients.
• Grow with us in various industries and help build business by following your desired career path and passion.
• Support our great team by taking on internal work and coaching others.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have a master's degree (mechanical, industrial, electrical, or similar field.) with focus on supply chain management.
• You have 3+ years of experience in the automotive and/or consulting sector.
• You display advanced knowledge of supply chain principles, manufacturing, and production processes.
• You burn for logistics, production 4.0, supply chain and operations; you put the pedal to the metal on your job and you love action in everyday life.
• You can create clear status reports, identify issues, create solutions, and navigate resolutions.
• You call yourself a pragmatic doer with digital competence and are up for being a brand ambassador for P3.
• Self-motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills.
• You are detail oriented, structured and have common sense.
• You think ‘out of the box' to create solutions when none exist.
• Analytical and highly competent in Excel, Minitab, and (ideally) Power Bi.
• With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters.
• Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are willing to travel.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.