Senior Associate/Consultant, Supply Chain, Procurement & Manufacturing

Boston Consulting Group
London
1 month ago
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Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

Practice Area
 
The Operations Practice (OPS) Area is one of BCGs largest functional practices. We help our clients create competitive advantage by enhancing their performance and building strategic capabilities. BCG’s expertise in Operations covers the following areas - supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing, service operations, cost efficiency, operational transformation, research & product development, program and project management, all with a strong digital and analytics overlay.

What Youll Do
Are you a talented operations professional? Do you want to develop ground-breaking ideas which reshape the future of the operations industry? Are you driven to make a difference?  
 
BCG is looking for Experienced Professionals to join our London team within our Operations Practice Area. We are looking for experience within supply chain, procurement or manufacturing ideally from industry or with a mix of industry and consulting experience.  
 
Were seeking individuals who understand how to take digital technologies and apply them in transformation, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain topics. You will be working with professionals who have deep functional expertise and together you will help clients achieve excellence in cost, time, quality and agility; adopt a lean culture, and acquire leading-edge operations skills.  
 
As a Senior Associate or Consultant at BCG, youll play a pivotal role in collaborative teams, identifying, developing, and implementing solutions for client challenges. You’ll embark on a journey of exploration and innovation, pushing the boundaries to drive impactful change by:
 

  • Collaborating in cross-functional teams to address client challenges. 

  • Analyzing data, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations. 

  • Communicating effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation. 

  • Driving independent workstreams, contributing to overall project success. 

What Youll Bring

  • Bachelors degree required; advanced graduate degree or equivalent work experience preferred. 

  • Over 2 years of experience in supply-chain, manufacturing or procurement. 

  • To be considered for a Senior Associate role youll need over 2 years of experience, to be considered for a Consultant role youll need over 5 years of experience or an MBA.

  • Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail. 

  • Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions. 

  • Comfortable working in dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on. 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local office language(s). 

  • Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments. 

Additional info
*Please make sure your 1st office preference is London if you’re applying for a London based role. 

Applications close at 23:59pm UK time on the 20th March 2025. 
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Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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