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McKinsey & Company

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Logistics
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's degree, supply chain experience, leadership skills, mobility for European assignments, and strong analytical, verbal, and written communication abilities.
  • You will solve client problems, conduct analyses, gain operational skills through coaching, and engage in functional training in supply chain management.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and exceptional academics required
  • Initial experience in supply chain management (e.g., design and implementation of logistics strategy, network design and optimization, transportation, warehouse design and optimization, supply chain planning and management processes, supply chain modeling and optimization)
  • Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
  • Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language

Responsibilities

  • You will play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing, and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.
  • As part of our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant.
  • You will gain leading edge operations and consultancy skills, primarily through on-the-job coaching, which will be complemented by the OEP’s structured capability-building program.
  • During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a junior practice specialist on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and operations service lines.
  • You will acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve excellence in their operations.
  • Along with other members of the OEP community, you will dedicate many days to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of our operations experts.
  • You will follow a curriculum based on operations excellence themes and will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence.
  • Upon completion of the program, successful consultants will join our global group of leading experts in operational excellence.

FAQs

What type of degree is required for this position?

A Master’s degree with exceptional academics is required for this position.

Is prior experience in supply chain management necessary?

Yes, initial experience in supply chain management is required, particularly in areas such as logistics strategy, network design, and supply chain planning.

What type of training will I receive as a Junior Consultant?

You will receive on-the-job coaching and participate in a structured capability-building program as part of the Operations Excellence Program (OEP), which includes functional training under the leadership of operations experts.

Will there be opportunities for travel?

Yes, there is a requirement for mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week.

What skills are crucial for success in this role?

Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and the local office language, are crucial for success in this role.

Is there a specific application process I should follow?

Yes, your application should be in English and include your CV and transcripts indicating all relevant grades.

What is the expected career trajectory after completing the Operations Excellence Program?

Upon completion of the program, successful consultants will join a global group of leading experts in operational excellence and may advance to various levels within the firm, from associate to partner.

Is leadership experience a requirement for this role?

Yes, a proven record of leadership in a work setting or through extracurricular activities is required for this position.

In what languages do I need to communicate effectively?

You should be able to communicate effectively in English and the local office language.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues and clients on solving operational challenges.

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McKinsey & Company

Business Consulting and Services

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1926
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as a breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Benefits

  • Occupational Accident Insurance

  • Mental Health Care

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Retiree Health & Medical

  • Disability Insurance

  • Dental Insurance