Manager - Supply Chain Solutions, Business Development

You will play a critical role in scaling the SCM Connections (SCMC) asset within McKinsey, with a primary focus on driving commercial growth, expanding client opportunities, and shaping high-impact supply chain planning engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a pipeline of APS-enabled transformation opportunities across industries
• Build client relationships to identify supply chain transformation prospects
• Lead business case developments
• Contribute to proposals and solution positioning
• Collaborate with APS alliance partners to drive go-to-market initiatives
• Assist the Senior Asset Lead with SCMC economics P&L, resourcing, and global strategy
• Bring strong working knowledge of APS platforms and end-to-end planning processes (S&OP/IBP, demand, supply, inventory) to support the evolution of the SCMC asset
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams during the evolution of early-stage client engagements
• Partner with alliance teams to scale relationships with strategic APS partners

Requirements

• Bachelors degree; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing & Supply Chain, with strong exposure to Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) and their vendors
• Demonstrated experience in business development, pipeline creation, or sales support
• Functional experience with SAP IBP, o9, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Sound commercial mindset with experience in opportunity shaping
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and structured thinking skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate in low-structure, high-growth environments
• 50% travel expected
• Effective communicator, able to engage both business and technical audiences

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills

Schedule

50% travel expected