Consulting Manager at Fortna

The Manager, Solution Design position will primarily focus on managing Client engagements and conducting analysis, modeling, research, solution development, presentation creation, and delivering Client value.

Responsibilities

• Project Management of one or more Client engagements simultaneously.
• Managing and collaborating internal and Client stakeholders during engagements.
• Leading large and complex operations and distribution center design projects.
• Development of Client deliverables and presentations.
• Storing, gathering, and analyzing data using MS Excel and MS Access.
• Being a subject matter expert in the definition of viable operations concepts based on volume, vertical market, distribution channel and Client business objectives.
• Leading integrated design (or Detailed Design) efforts.
• Managing project financials by means of creating budgets and timelines, and overseeing expenses and staffing.
• Training others on problem solving approaches.
• Writing and delivering high quality documentation and analysis.
• Demonstrating specific technical expertise, e.g., Network Modeling, DC Design, Operations Implementation, etc.
• Data modeling using Fortna’s proprietary & package tools for financial and operational modeling.
• Supporting delivery of solutions including business process redesign, distribution center (DC) design, organizational design, etc.
• Adhering to Fortna’s Operations Design methodology.
• Cross team communication within the SCS teams and broader teams during project work to ensure alignment.
• Fostering business case thinking within the project team and the ability to develop a business case.
• Leading core team meetings and steering team updates.
• Offering business point of view during project efforts and deliverables.
• Developing and supporting internal business systems and processes.
• Leading and supporting internal project teams in the development of tools templates and methodologies.
• Writing and contributing to white papers.
• Demonstrating leadership by providing vision, direction and guidance to Client teams, and by overseeing and delegating responsibilities to Associates.
• Researching as requested.
• Designing and leading focus groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with evidence of strong performance in engineering, logistics, and operations
• Minimum 5 years of experience in distribution center (DC) environment
• Experience in performing industrial engineering work in complex supply chains
• Experience in DC operations design including DC layout, operations improvement, material handling system (MHS) design, process design, value stream mapping, etc.
• Supply chain consulting related work experience with a minimum of 4-6 years cumulative experience in consulting services not including internal consulting roles
• Proven involvement with business case development
• Strong project management and problem solving skills
• Strong level of business acumen
• Ability to manage overall project efforts and Client relationships
• Ability to employ persuasion skills with discretion and consideration
• Ability to coach, lead, and manage others
• Ability to manage internal efforts
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
• High level comprehension of financial analysis
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent research and knowledge management skills
• Advanced collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to continually add value to and ensure accuracy and quality in all work performed
• Technical expertise (e.g., Network Modeling, DC Design, Operations Implementation)
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering or related field
• CPIM or CSCP certification from Association for Operations Management (APICS)
• PMP Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI
• Supply Chain certification training, e.g., The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, IIE