Junior Consultant – Automotive Operations & Supply Chain Management

Position: (Junior) Consultant – Automotive Operations & Supply Chain Management The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions. Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company worldwide. What you’ll do You will support challenging operations projects within the automotive industry , contributing to efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation. Responsibilities vary by project, aligning with client needs and individual strengths. • Analyze, document, and optimize business processes in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, aftersales, IT projects, and automation. • Conduct on‑site assessments to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce costs and boost productivity. • Support quality management systems and ensure regulatory compliance. • Assist in supplier development and risk management, including coaching suppliers, multi‑tier sourcing visibility, and compliance with trade or sustainability standards. • Enhance supply chain management across procurement, inventory, sourcing, and logistics. • Develop, update, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and policy manuals. • Perform cost analyses, create and manage budgets, and recommend solutions for cost containment and margin improvement. • Create and oversee implementation of action plans, tracking progress of improvement initiatives with follow‑ups and status reports to clients. • Introduce and support new technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI implementation. • Conduct training or workshops to enable process and cultural change. • Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between business units (engineering, production, procurement, sales) to optimize value‑chain performance. • Provide data‑driven insights using KPIs, benchmarking, and analytics. • Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives. • Collaborate with leadership and department heads to ensure alignment on operational goals and sustain results over time. • Manage customer and supplier relationships to maintain alignment on quality, pricing, and delivery expectations. • Contribute insights and strategies for market growth, benchmark industry standards, and support go‑to‑market plans for new services or technologies. • Drive innovation within projects and internally at P3. Who you are • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field. • You bring practical experience through internships or entry‑level roles within automotive, manufacturing, or consulting environments. • Supported process improvement or operational projects contributing to measurable outcomes such as cost reduction, efficiency gains, or quality improvements. • Assisted in data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting to enable decision‑making and monitor project progress in real‑world automotive or manufacturing environments. • Participated in implementation activities on‑site , such as coordinating with cross‑functional teams, updating SOPs, or supporting technology rollouts (automation, digital tools, AI). • You demonstrate hands‑on experience with AI‑driven tools and data analytics for process optimization or decision‑making. • You show proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital tools. • You are self‑motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills, especially when interacting with customers. • You are characterized by a precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast‑paced, demanding environment. • You think ‘outside of the box’ to create solutions when none exist. • With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters. • Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts. • Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus. • You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs. • You are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Good to know • We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential. • You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays. • We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy. • You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching. • We offer national and international travel opportunities. • You have career opportunities in a fast‑growing company and work in small, efficient project teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply tot his job