Manager - Consulting

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client's success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We're a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

How You Grow at GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It's how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

What you will do

As a Manager in GEP's consulting practice, you will be part of engagements that supports material planning workstreams within technology vertical (Hyperscalers, Neoclouds, Semiconductor/ Electronics Manufacturers). You will shape the short term and long-term strategies that enables material availability across the network for spares/non spare items. You will identify opportunities and shape initiatives that optimizes inventory across warehouse archetypes.

• Model material flows from suppliers and contract manufacturers through warehouses to data centers.

• Size buffers, staging and days of cover by node; identify stranded and aging inventory.

• Link the material plan to warehouse capacity and inbound transportation plans.

• Lead the monthly material review within the client's logistics planning cycle.

• Creatively use data sources to develop fact-based recommendations and complex analyses.

• Mentor analysts and consultants on modeling and delivery.

• Support the engagement lead in identifying opportunities to expand scope.

What you should bring

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred.

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain consulting, industry, or a combination, including 3+ years of supply or material planning for high-value hardware (MRP, allocation, multi-echelon inventory).

• Experience building planning models, not only maintaining reports.

• Strong SQL; Python or advanced Excel modeling. Willingness to learn/use Agentic AI tools in modelling; Experience with tools such as Kinaxis or equivalent.

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%-30%).

Location: We are open to applications across US.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation: Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.