■ Undergraduate degree required,
Master’s degree in engineering, business, operations or related disciplines
preferred
■ 5-10 years of experience in an
industry or consulting environment with evidence of a distinctive career
trajectory
■ Industry expertise in basic
materials, consumer packaged goods, chemicals, financial services, healthcare,
high-tech, oil & gas, or pharmaceuticals is desired
■ Demonstrated track record of
assessing and driving transformational improvements
■ Knowledge of the full value chain,
including purchasing/supply management, product development, manufacturing,
lean, etc.
■ Highly
skilled in problem solving and analytics with the ability to translate analysis
into recommendations
■ Strong
interest and passion for developing, coaching and mentoring others
■ Ability
to work collaboratively in a team environment
■ Strong
people skills and an ability to work effectively with others at all levels in
an organization
■ Skilled
in effectively communicating complex ideas
■ Comfort
with extensive travel (greater than 80 percent)