Consultant at Fortna

Overview

This position will primarily focus on data gathering, analysis, modeling, research, and knowledge capture.

Responsibilities

• Storing, gathering, and analyzing data by means of MS Excel and MS Access.
• Data modeling using Fortna’s proprietary tools and package tools for financial and operational modeling.
• Supporting delivery of solutions including business process redesign, distribution center (DC) design, organizational design, etc.
• Researching as requested.
• Designing and leading focus groups.
• Writing and delivering high quality documentation and analysis.
• Developing specific technical expertise, e.g., Network Modeling, DC Design, Operations Implementation, etc.
• Developing and supporting internal business systems and processes.
• Writing and contributing to white papers.
• Demonstrating leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with evidence of strong performance in engineering, logistics, or business
• Minimum 2 years of cumulative experience in consulting and/or internal consulting
• Experience in industrial engineering within complex supply chains
• Experience in DC design, specifically layout and operations
• Experience in business case development
• Ability to employ persuasion skills with discretion and consideration
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem solving and management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
• Ability to implement structured problem-solving techniques
• High level comprehension of financial analysis
• Ability to utilize good facilitation skills
• Ability to develop research and knowledge management skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to continually add value to and ensure accuracy and quality in all work performed
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPIM or CIRM certification from Association for Operations Management (APICS)