Kearney Manager, Digital & Analytics (D&A) Practice - Connected Planning

About the role

As a Manager within Kearney's Digital & Analytics (D&A) practice, you will be a core leader in our Digital Operations team, specializing in Connected Planning. You will help global organizations reimagine and optimize their planning functions using integrated business processes, end to end data capabilities, advanced analytics, and best-in-class planning platforms. You will work with clients across industries to lead complex planning engagements, guide teams in delivering measurable cost and efficiency value, and shape the future of connected planning at Kearney.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end connected planning projects using digital tools like o9, Kinaxis, and Blue Yonder to design and enable efficient, resilient, and value-driven supply chain planning processes.
• Serve as the day-to-day leader on client engagements—overseeing delivery quality, managing workstreams, and fostering trusted advisor relationships.
• Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools that support decision-making across demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, SIOP / S&OP and IBP.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants; actively contribute to the development of Kearney's connected planning capabilities and talent.
• Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary connected planning offerings.
• Help drive innovation in the firm's connected planning approach—developing new IP, reusable assets, and thought leadership.

Requirements

• An MBA (preferred)
• 8+ years in consulting or supply chain planning roles, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or digital-focused organization
• 2+ years experience working as a management consultant
• Deep understanding of end-to-end planning process (demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, SIOP / S&OP and IBP)
• Experience driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials
• Hands-on experience with planning platforms and analytics tools (e.g., o9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder)
• Understands how to integrate planning data, platforms, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations
• Leverages AI to deliver optimized client outcomes
• Thrives in managing cross-functional teams and partnering closely with clients at every stage of the journey
• Can navigate ambiguity, break down complex information and problems, and create clear, actionable solutions
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred
• Curious and entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Academically accomplished: Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred
• Located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C.

Skills

• Structured thinker
• Leader and collaborator
• Technically strong
• Digitally and AI fluent

Benefits

• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Gross earnings: $212,000 - $235,000
• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Healthcare concierge
• Backup child/adult care
• Annual employer HSA contribution
• Home office stipend
• Subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program
• Leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Pay

Manager compensation - $212,000 - $235,000

Schedule

Full-time