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Ducker Worldwide, LLC.
Consultant, Supply Chain Specialist
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A Supply Chain Specialist coordinates shipments and works to improve supply chain processes at a company or organization. Procures materials and manages order prices and quantities; receives shipments and organizes inventories; forecasts demand, responds to changes in demand, and resolves supply chain issues.
$102,619 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Although the position is posted in Boston, it may be based in either Boston, MA, or Troy, MI. Why Work for Ducker Carlisle We are uniquely positioned as a boutique firm with a global footprint serving some of the world's largest companies. You will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact work across the firm and collaborate with client teams and colleagues across the globe. We strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process. We value and recognize our employees' hard work through Project of the Quarter, employee shoutouts, and regular performance reviews. Collaboration and inclusivity are at the core of our culture. We host frequent social events, organize local volunteer opportunities, and offer hybrid work schedules. Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including 2 0 days of paid time off/year, 401(k) matching, and medical, dental and vision insurance. What You'll Do Consultant s support client engagements across supply chain operations, with a focus on inventory optimization, procurement, and operational improvement. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on supply chain experience who can independently structure analyses, diagnose operational issues, develop practical recommendations, and own defined project workstreams. Consultants typically support one or two engagements simultaneously and work directly with Managers, senior project leaders, and client teams . Key r esponsibilities v ary by p roject but c ould i nclude : Conduct inventory analyses such as inventory segmentation, service levels, fill rate, inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, working capital, safety stock, replenishment parameters, and inventory positioning Conduct procurement analyses including spend segmentation, supplier performance, sourcing opportunities, cost drivers, supplier concentration, and supplier risk Evaluate warehouse operations, including capacity, layout, labor productivity, process flows, storage strategy, service performance, and opportunities for operational improvement Analyze transportation operations, including freight spend , carrier and mode performance, routing, service levels, network flows, and cost-reduction opportunities Support supply chain network strategy, including facility footprint, location and capacity requirements, product and inventory flows, and cost/service tradeoffs across alternative network scenarios Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, diagnose root causes, quantify opportunities, and support recommendations Translate analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions Develop client -ready presentations , analyses, dashboards, and other project deliverables Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff Manage assigned workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control, Apply supply chain best practices and industry benchmarks to client analyses and recommendations