Director - Supply Chain & Operations | Business Transformation

Experience a 45X+ award-winning culture!

Embarkers enjoy:

• Work-life integration: We encourage our team to balance work with personal life. 95% of our employees feel they can take time off when necessary

• Growth and development: We offer continuous learning opportunities, including CPE credits and coaching, to support our employees' professional growth and ensure they execute excellently for clients

• Award-winning culture: Recognized for our outstanding workplace environment, we prioritize the happiness and well-being of our team

Embark isn't your ordinary consulting firm. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace where everyone can thrive—where happiness is at the core of our success. Where Happy Works. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems for finance, accounting, HR, and technology leaders with forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled hospitality. Here are a few reasons why 93% of Embarkers agree that we offer special and unique benefits:

• Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions

• Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family

• Whole human growth: $150 monthly stipend for holistic development

• Career advancement: Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development

• Financial support: Up to 3% 401(k) matching and financial advisory services

• Team and community engagement: Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Director to join our growing Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Practice, leading transformational supply chain and operations engagements for our most strategic clients. This role requires a seasoned professional who can drive operational transformation across diverse industries while developing innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges. The ideal candidate will combine deep functional expertise with exceptional client management skills and a proven track record of delivering measurable results.
Beyond client delivery, this is a leadership position with responsibility for practice development, team building, and driving go-to-market efforts.
 

Client Delivery & Transformation Leadership

• Serve as the primary engagement lead for complex Supply Chain & Operations transformation programs, overseeing multi-functional teams across finance, IT, and operations

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale supply chain transformation and operational excellence initiatives, managing project P&L responsibility and ensuring profitable delivery within scope and timeline

• Deliver findings and recommendations to executive leadership which drive measurable improvements in cycle time, accuracy, resource allocation, and stakeholder experience
   

Supply Chain and Operations Function Expertise

• Extensive subject matter expertise in comprehensive supply chain strategies including network optimization, inventory management, demand planning, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation

• Proven-track record of advising clients on digital supply chain transformations incorporating AI, IoT, advanced analytics, and automation technologies

• Expertise conducting end-to-end supply chain assessments covering procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution

• Deep understanding of key supply chain and operations applications (e.g., Anaplan, Coupa, Kinaxis, o9, etc.) to inform system design and automation integration

• Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and ERP platforms

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools including SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI
   

Practice Leadership & Innovation

• Lead continued buildout of Embark’s offering, defining services around supply chain and operations strategy, transformation enablement, and delivery architecture

• Develop proprietary methodologies and intellectual property for the firm's supply chain practice —including opportunity assessment tools, white papers, industry research, strategy development, delivery playbooks, and ROI models

• Stay current on supply chain trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure our offerings remain cutting-edge and outcome-focused
   

Business Development & Market Growth

• Support proposal development, solution scoping, and client presentations for supply chain and operations-focused initiatives

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to identify new opportunities and support ongoing transformation journeys

• Leverage your personal and professional network to generate leads and drive new business aligned to our operations transformation practice

• Represent the firm in the marketplace through participation in conferences, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives
   

People Development & Coaching

• Serve as a people leader and culture carrier, mentoring consultants and managers across career development, delivery excellence, and client relationships.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and feedback-driven team environment that emphasizes innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Lead internal training sessions on supply chain and operations transformation, operations strategy, and supply chain technologies to build team capability.
   

To be a good fit for this role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, MIS, or related field

• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting (Big 4 or similar) or a transformation role within a supply chain and operations organization

• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end project delivery for large-scale supply chain transformation and operational excellence initiatives or business process optimization

• Working knowledge of automation tools and frameworks (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, Alteryx) and how to apply them within supply chain and operations functions

• Proven ability to advise and influence executive stakeholders including COOs, CPOs, CIOs, and other senior supply chain and operations executives
   

Added bonus if you have:

• MBA, or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• Professional certifications (APICS SCOR, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or equivalent)

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, PMO best practices, and transformation enablement

• Experience supporting PE-backed or high-growth clients through supply chain and operations maturity assessments and transformation strategy development

What's in it for you:

• We pay 100% of insurance premiums on medical, dental, and vision for you AND your family

• Typical salary range of $215,000- $240,000 based on experience

• We match 50% to 6% on our 401K

• Highly competitive salaries, unlimited PTO, great work life balance

• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

• $150 Monthly stipend for family gym memberships

• Clear promotion path up as well as into new divisions

• Hyper growth Top 500 fastest growing companies in the nation

• Monthly team outings (think: axe throwing, top golf, go-kart races)

• All the technology you’ll need to be successful, the most advanced software, & accessories to ensure you get the job done in style
   

In closing...

If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.