Address
Form of workLMI is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Consultant with experience in optimizing the delivery and replenishment of grocery-related items. This role will require savvy in identifying opportunities to optimize processes for reducing distribution and transportation-related expenses. Work is remote on a team of four to five, some travel may be required.
LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.
Responsibilities- Quantify the warehousing and delivery costs in the current network design and operation by leveraging data, analytics, tools, technology, and supply chain expertise. This includes in-bound shipments from the distribution centers to stores, warehousing space and inventory, and out-bound/return costs.
- Engage with vast, complex, and diverse datasets, conducting analyses to rapidly inform network and operational design changes
- Evaluate and optimize distribution networks, delivery frequency rates, and transportation routing/truck utilization to minimize costs and maximize operational efficiency
- Deliver insightful analysis, proposing recommendations on cost-saving and profitability enhancement strategies
- Prepare deliverables including analysis, presentations, and implementation roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client leadership
- Inform Transportation and Distribution business decisions through evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of data, policy, and literature
- Provide client with economic analysis, business process redesign, and technology assessment support for logistics functions
- Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics functions through site visits, interviews, and data analysis.
- Conduct business case analyses on use of advanced technologies within logistics operations
- Occasional travel may be required
- 7-10 years experience in grocery or supply chain consulting required
- Expertise in supply chain cost reduction, distribution, and process improvements
- Experience supporting large-scale retail supply chain transformations
- Ability to analyze complex supply chain data and identify actionable improvements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Must self-directed and be detail oriented
