Riveron

Riveron

Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions - SIOP & Inventory Management)

Detroit, MI · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementInventory ManagementLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingLean ManufacturingS&OP

About the role

  • We evaluate manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, distribution, SG&A, and commercial effectiveness to identify value creation opportunities.
  • You'll have the opportunity to work directly with private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership, helping clients move quickly from operational assessment to execution and measurable value creation.
  • Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • You will partner with client leadership and engagement teams to assess operations, identify value creation opportunities, and help clients execute initiatives that improve operational performance and financial results.
  • Assess manufacturing and distribution operations, including organizational design, production capacity, planning, quality, warehousing, and workforce capability.
  • Drive integrated planning discussions that balance customer demand, supply constraints, and financial targets.
  • Build and refine inventory segmentation and control strategies (e.g., ABC/XYZ, lifecycle, service level tradeoffs).
  • Support design and implementation of perpetual inventory systems and controls.
  • Define and implement performance metrics for forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and working capital impact.
  • Develop practical transformation roadmaps that prioritize initiatives, establish key performance metrics, and identify implementation risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Support the execution of approved transformation initiatives by partnering with client leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable operational and financial improvements.
  • Support and lead engagement teams while managing day-to-day client relationships and delivering high-quality work products and exceptional client service.
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE HIRING PROCESS IN SCREENING, ASSESSING, AND/OR SELECTING APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Requirements

  • Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Nice to have

  • 7+ years of combined industry and consulting experience, including at least 4 years focused on manufacturing and/or distribution operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA or APICS/ASCM certification preferred)
  • Previous advisory experience with a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist or boutique advisory firm, or Big Four consulting firm preferred.
  • Experience working with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.

Skills

  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Manufacturing Operations and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning)
  • Footprint optimization, plant consolidation, and product line transfers
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Value Engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including business process mapping, operational assessments, and quantitative analysis.
  • Experience leading organizational change and change management initiatives.
  • Ability and willingness to travel based on client needs.

Benefits

  • Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO.
  • A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/.
  • Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.
  • This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.

Company info

  • At Riveron, we partner with clients-from global multinationals to high-growth private entities-to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability.
  • We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach.
  • Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.

Equal opportunity

  • Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity.

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