Kearney Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Operations (SOP) Plan Tower

About the Role

As a key contributor to the growth and development of our Strategic Operations (SOP) practice, you will offer honest advice and practical guidance to clients. You will work alongside a dedicated and diverse team to define and implement strategies that deliver both short-term results and long-term competitiveness in a dynamic market environment. This role provides unique hands-on experiences, broadening your knowledge across various topics while fostering relationships with clients and colleagues. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for your contributions, you can help build a future that works for everyone.

Who You Are

We seek collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who challenge assumptions and connect facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and people. Ideal candidates are unapologetically themselves and thrive in a culture of connection and impact.

Responsibilities

• Functional day-to-day planning (e.g., supply chain/logistics, demand, supply, materials, inventory, or capacity planning)
• Demand forecasting
• Distribution requirements planning
• Rough cut capacity planning
• Inventory management
• SIOP/S&OP design, implementation, and execution
• End-to-end planning transformation
• Implementation or management of planning technology (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, E2Open, Oracle EPM)

Requirements

• Master’s degree (engineers preferred) or undergraduate degree with relevant work experience
• 3–5 years of professional experience
• Fluent in English
• Located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Functional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Supply chain/logistics planning
  • Demand planning
  • Supply planning
  • Materials planning
  • Inventory planning
  • Capacity planning
  • Master Production Scheduling
  • Sales planning and customer logistics
  • Business/long-term network capacity planning

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Gym membership discounts
• Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized career journey opportunities, including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare concierge
• Backup child/adult care
• Annual employer HSA contribution
• Home office stipend
• Subsidized gym membership and annual wellness program
• Leaves of absence to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Pay

Senior Business Analyst base salary: $123,000 – $127,000. Note that hiring at the top of the range is not typical; individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.