at Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Alvarez & Marsal | Consumer and Retail Group (CRG)
Position: Senior Director, CRG (Grocery and Food Retail Experience preferred)
Who we are:
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services.
Established over four years ago , the Consumer & Retail Group is a team of seasoned consultants and former industry operators who have deep experience solving complex problems in the consumer and retail space.
Through our deep experience in the industry, our team drives performance and value in consumer-facing industries through disruption management, M&A proficiency, and strategic execution.
CRG is currently seeking Management Consulting leaders with significant consulting / operating experience in the Grocery and Food Retail space. Join our growing Grocery and Food Retail team and make immediate impact with our clients.
As a Senior Director at CRG, you will partner with leadership and clients on programs ranging from strategy to large-scale transformation, including digital transformation, M&A, and turnaround . You will also lead project teams and tackle complex challenges alongside senior executives from day one.
We are seeking a leader with:
- Demonstrated success with a proven track record of value creation & deep industry relationships (including Foodservice, QSR, Travel / Hospitality)
- Exceptional problem-solving, with a proven track record of value creation & a strong passion for client services
- Experience driving large scale transformations and assist during M&A / carve out activities
- Ability to effectively drive project teams to excellence, ensuring precise management of time-sensitive projects while engaging in strategic discussions
- Expert communication skills, and an ability to simplify complex ideas for different audiences, expertly analyze data, and nurture client relationships in dynamic environments while guiding and inspiring junior colleagues.
Desired Professional Experience:
10-15 Years of Significant consulting projects or engagements within the Grocery and Food Retail industry in one or more of the following areas:
- Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing
- Direct & Indirect Procurement
- Merchandising & Category Management
- Distribution & Logistics, Network Modeling
- Sales & Marketing effectiveness, processes, incentives
- SG&A cost reduction
- M&A: Divestitures/Carve-Outs and Integration
- Information Technology and Digital Improvements
Qualifications:
- Preferred 15+ years of Consumer and / or Retail sectors with Consulting Experience
- Strong technical acumen and comfortable working with complex data
- Experience leading and managing complex work streams and projects
- Build and drive the case for change on related work streams and projects
- Independently structure problem solving approaches and adapt quickly to changing direction
- Synthesize complex analysis and identifies implications with attention to detail
- Creative with the development of new tools, methodologies and approaches
- Experience with proposal development, strong commercial instincts and interest
- Advanced written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development.
- Open to +/- 60% travel M-F
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
