Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Compensation
$81,400.00 - $153,500.00 / Yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.
RSM is seeking a dynamic and solutions-oriented Senior Associate to join our growing Operations & Supply Chain Advisory Practice. This role is ideal for a candidate with experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory strategy, procurement, manufacturing, quality management or logistics. You will help mid-market clients solve complex challenges by delivering data-driven insights, operational improvements, and innovative strategies across the end-to-end supply chain.
We are looking for a strong problem solver who can analyze data, identify root causes, and design practical solutions that drive measurable impact. You will work directly with clients and cross-functional teams to refine supply chain operations, enhance resilience, and unlock growth opportunities. This role offers the entrepreneurial environment of a fast-growing consulting practice combined with the resources and expertise of the leading middle market advisory firm.
The ideal candidate will haveexperience leading at least one of the following performance improvement initiatives:
Transactional Advisory: Manufacturing Plant Consolidations, Product Line Transfers, IOT/Manufacturing 4.0,
Operating Model Design: Process Transformations, Cost Takeout, Scale For Growth, Plant Layout, Production Flow
Business Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Management Operating Systems
Quality Management
Logistics and Distribution, Warehousing, Network Optimization, Transportation
Sales & Operations Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning
Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management
Scenario Modeling and Data Analytics
Customer Experience, Profit Analytics, Pricing
ERP, CRM, WMS, TMS, QMS
Business Visualization, Big Data and Statistical Analysis
Enterprise AI Enablement
Responsibilities:
Provide analysis and industry insight during client engagements to recommend and deliver innovative solutions to clients through data analysis, opinions, observations, interviews, facilitated workshops and rigorous project management
Identify business drivers and prioritize personal work efforts quicky to maximize productivity in engagements
Propose, develop, and implement solutions to complex client initiatives to achieve the desired future state
Communicate effectively both internally with the engagement team and externally with client employees, C-suite executives and/or private equity partners to maintain excellent client relationships
Support management in business development, networking, proposals, and marketing content
Support management with engagement economics such as proposal budgeting and pricing, margin management, billing, risk management, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Senior Associate: minimum 2 years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience
Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping and data analysis
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity
Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organization skills
Client service and relationship building skills
Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to effectively work independently and in a team environment
Willingness and ability to travel 50%+
Preferred Qualifications:
APICS Certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
Digital tool experience (eg. PowerBI, Alteryx, SQL, Python)
Project Management Certification (PMP)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
AI-driven process automation experience (including demand forecasting, optimization) and GenAI based solutions
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including p regnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.
At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $81,400 - $153,500
Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
JR116540
Job Type
Full Time
