at Crowe LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
Operations Consultant for Private Equity Synergy Capture
Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you will deliver solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on innovation along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
As a Consultant within Crowe's Performance Improvement practice, you'll help lead our clients through the analysis, and implementation of operational excellence and performance improvement initiatives within portfolio companies, including EBITDA and enterprise value capture through synergies and performance improvement.
Essential skills & responsibilities:
Great candidates for this unique position will have the desire and ability to:
Engage with private equity firms and corporate leaders to analyze and execute on value creation strategies and operational improvement initiatives
Work in a client facing role, engage with client teams to uncover synergy and functional area solutions; execute on deal strategy & performance improvement
Utilize a holistic approach to identify business improvement opportunities, develop solutions, manage initiatives, and identify the resources and various disciplines needed to execute the process
Communicate professionally, including creation of executive-level deliverables to support client decision makers
Deliver results in a highly visible role on-site at our clients, across the US and possibly internationally
Leverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity
Be highly adaptable, assertive, and open to new challenges in a fast-paced environment. This person will have significant independence to define and deliver the work required to make our clients successful. Advanced skills in analysis and written and verbal communication are critical, as this role will require significant executive-level interaction.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's level degree required in operations, engineering, or supply chain
Master's degree advantageous
3-6 years of total relevant experience in operations management, including areas such as: manufacturing (including lean / continuous improvement), operations strategy, footprint optimization (manufacturing/distribution networks), supply chain, SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning),
Experience with leading cross-functional collaboration with project teams and stakeholders, proven ability to build consensus across teams and stakeholders.
Ability to complete detailed assessments of manufacturing and distribution operations (footprint/network) and implementing improvements, specifically for productivity increase and operating costs reduction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, & subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve problems
Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in MS Excel is required (MS PowerBI experience is highly advantageous)
Ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
Ability to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills
80%+ travel required
Locations: Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX
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Our Benefits:
At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career... For full info follow application link.
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