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L.E.K. Consulting

U.S. Consultant / Senior Consultant – Operations & Supply Chain - 2025

L.E.K. Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco

Company Description L.E.K. Consulting is one of the premier strategy consulting firms worldwide. At L.E.K., we are passionate about helping our clients succeed with breakthrough insights that drive real impact. Our clients view us as trusted partners that help address their most pressing challenges and biggest opportunities. We bring together the rigor of data‑driven analysis with the creativity and curiosity of a collaborative team. By hiring exceptional people and fostering a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous learning, we develop leaders who thrive on challenges and bring energy, optimism, and drive to every engagement. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across five continents, and is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s best firms to work for.

About The Organization & Performance (O&P) Practice Our O&P practice empowers clients to align their organizational structures and operations with strategic objectives, driving sustainable growth and enhanced performance. Within this practice, our Operations & Supply Chain team supports clients in evolving their supply chain strategies and improving performance across the end‑to‑end supply chain. We specialize in six core capabilities:

Supply chain strategy: Designing supply chain models aligned to business goals—optimizing footprint, operating model, and capabilities to drive efficiency and growth.

Planning: Improving demand forecasting, S&OP, and inventory management to enhance supply‑demand alignment and decision‑making.

Procurement: Identifying sourcing opportunities, strengthening supplier strategies, and delivering cost savings through smarter purchasing practices.

Manufacturing: Boosting manufacturing performance through productivity improvements, network optimization, and digital enablement.

Distribution: Refining distribution networks and operations to improve cost‑efficiency, customer service, and scalability.

Logistics: Optimizing transportation and last‑mile logistics to reduce costs and improve service through smarter network design and execution.

Job Description Coming from diverse backgrounds and using their creative problem‑solving and managerial skills, Consultants / Senior Consultants at L.E.K. guide our case teams to provide clients insights with impact. You will make a difference by driving our teams to deliver actionable advice and strategies to help our clients win.

Responsibilities

Breaking down and outlining the client’s key strategic issues

Designing and supervising the team’s core research tasks and analyses day‑to‑day

Developing presentations and other deliverable structures

Participating in the communication of project conclusions to client senior management

Providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to more junior staff

As part of the role, you may be asked to travel to client sites. These opportunities allow for deeper client engagement, broader exposure, and meaningful contributions to our work. We ask that you remain flexible in supporting these travel needs.

Qualifications and Experience Needed

An MBA from a renowned school with outstanding academic achievement or 3-5 years of full‑time professional experience post‑graduation in a relevant field

Strong Operations & Supply Chain experience; backgrounds may include consulting, industry roles, or a blend of both, though purely corporate experience will be considered selectively

Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, initiative and ability to thrive in a team‑oriented environment

Enthusiasm, resilience, and a desire to continuously learn and grow

L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. The base salary at the Consultant level is $185,000USD and at the Senior Consultant level is $200,000USD. The estimated total potential compensation at these levels ranges from $250,000USD (Consultant) to $290,000USD (Senior Consultant). The realization of performance bonuses and profit sharing are influenced by both individual and firm performance. Broader firm benefits include 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave and short and long term disability insurance.

International candidates will be considered. L.E.K. Consulting will assist you as necessary in accordance with our policy of obtaining employment authorization, however; we cannot guarantee that work authorization will be granted.

L.E.K Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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