Gibson Consulting
Career Openings
Thank you for your interest in a career with Gibson Consulting.
Below are the positions with current openings. If you would like to be considered for any of these positions, we welcome you to submit your resume for consideration. Due to the high volume of applications, qualified applicants will be contacted by a Gibson Team Member with next steps.
Logistics Manager
Job Description
At Gibson Consulting, exceptional talent fuels every aspect of our business. In the Manager / Senior Manager – Logistics/Transportation position, you will have an opportunity to share new ideas and creative thinking to solve our clients’ toughest challenges in innovative ways. You will be one of the leaders within our logistic department and come up with solutions for our clients. As a Manager / Senior Manager – Logistics/Transportation you will:
- Lead a team consisting of client team members and Gibson associates
- Create, evaluate, and implement new strategies and initiatives for clients
- Take ownership of your work in an independent and entrepreneurial environment
- Train clients on best practices for logistic souring
- Prepare presentations based on your findings for client executives
- Have an opportunity to travel and meet with clients throughout the world
- Make your mark on a global consulting firm by interfacing with client executives and helping develop unique solutions for our clients
- Support the recruitment and development of talent to build a cohesive team and overall supportive business culture
Position Requirements
We are looking for candidates for our Manager / Senior Manager – Logistics/Transportation position based out of our Chicago office that have an entrepreneurial spirit and that are focused on client service. The ideal candidates consist of:
- 6 – 10 years of prior logistics/distribution consulting experience
- Deep knowledge of logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
- Sourcing/industry experience of all modes of logistics (e.g., Truckload, LTL, Freight Forwarding, Ocean, Rail, Air)
- Strong understanding of warehouse operation and distribution networks
- Knowledge of transportation pricing and carrier negotiations
- Experience with Global operations and managing teams in various geographies including North America, Europe, and Asia
- Experience leading large-scale supply chain transformation projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentation skills; ability to present and lead client meetings
- Experience and ability to provide internal and client on-the-job training; especially around Data Analytics, Executive Communication, and general administration
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage project timelines and complete tasks as required on-time and to the highest level of quality
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite programs (including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
- Strong analytical skills; experience with Excel PivotTables, Access and/or data visualization tools
- Ability to work in a growth-oriented entrepreneurial environment
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international) up to 100% of the time to support our clients in the field
- Bachelor’s degree in Business (e.g., Accounting, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Logistics) and/or Engineering from an accredited college/university
Optional Experience
- Previous employment at a Big 4 or Boutique Logistical Focused or Supply Chain focused consulting firm
- Client training experience
- MBA is a plus
For questions, please contact Gibson Consulting at careers@gibsonsite.wpengine.com
Senior Consultant
Job Description
At Gibson Consulting, exceptional talent fuels every aspect of our business. In the Senior Consultant position, you will have an opportunity to share new ideas and creative thinking to solve our clients’ toughest challenges in innovative ways. As a Senior Consultant you will:
- Work and occasionally lead a category team consisting of client team members and Gibson associates sourcing multimillion-dollar categories including direct and indirect spend categories
- Manipulate large sets of data in Excel, Access, PowerBI, and other programs to help drive organizational decisions
- Travel to client and supplier manufacturing sites globally to evaluate manufacturing operations
- Work with global manufacturing clients across multiple industries
- Prepare presentations based on your findings for client and Gibson executives
- Assist and co-instruct with client skill-based training on topics such as Purchasing Methodology, Executive Communication, Site Visits, and Negotiations
- Make your mark on a global consulting firm by interfacing with client executives and helping develop unique solutions for our clients
Position Requirements
We are looking for candidates for full-time Senior Consultants based out of our Chicago office that have an entrepreneurial spirit and that are focused on client service. The ideal candidates consist of:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business (e.g., Accounting, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Logistics) and/or Engineering from an accredited college/university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 3 – 5 years of prior industry/operational consulting experience (internships, case studies, or prior work experience) – Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Global Procurement of Direct/Indirect materials experience preferred
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international) up to 100% of the time to support our clients in the field
- Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentation skills; ability to present and lead client meetings professionally
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite programs (including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
- Strong analytical skills; experience with Excel PivotTables, Access and/or data visualization tools (PowerBI)
- Ability to work in a growth-oriented entrepreneurial environment
- Experience leading teams and providing “on the job” training around data analytics and business administration
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to manage project timelines and complete tasks as required on-time and to the highest level of quality
- Strong attention to detail
Optional Experience
- Previous employment or case study experience with a Big 4 Consulting Firm or middle-market Consulting Firm
For questions, please contact Gibson Consulting at careers@gibsonsite.wpengine.com
Consultant
Job Description
At Gibson Consulting, exceptional talent fuels every aspect of our business. In the Consultant position, you will have an opportunity to share new ideas and creative thinking to solve our clients’ toughest challenges in innovative ways. As a Consultant you will:
- Work as a part of a category team consisting of client team members and Gibson associates sourcing multimillion-dollar categories including direct and indirect spend categories
- Manipulate large sets of data in Excel, Access, PowerBI, and other programs to help drive organizational decisions
- Travel to client & supplier manufacturing sites globally to evaluate manufacturing operations
- Work with global manufacturing clients across multiple industries
- Prepare presentations based on your findings for client & Gibson Executives
- Assist with client skill-based training on topics such as; Purchasing Methodology, Executive Communication, Site Visits, & Negotiations
- Make your mark on a global consulting firm by interfacing with client executives and helping develop unique solutions for our clients
Position Requirements
We are looking for full-time Consultants based out of our Chicago office that have an entrepreneurial spirit and that are focused on client service. The ideal candidates consist of:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business (e.g., Accounting, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Logistics) and/or Engineering from an accredited college/university with a GPA of 3.0 or Higher
- 2 – 3 years of prior industry and/or consulting experience (internships, case studies, or prior work experience) – Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Global Procurement of Direct/Indirect materials experience preferred
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international) up to 100% of the time to support our clients in the field
- Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentation skills; ability to present and lead client meetings professionally
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite programs (including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
- Strong analytical skills; experience with Excel PivotTables, Access and/or data visualization tools (PowerBI)
- Ability to work in a growth-oriented entrepreneurial environment
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage project timelines and complete tasks as required on-time and to the highest level of quality
- Strong attention to detail & quality checking skills
Optional Experience
- Previous employment or case study experience with a Big 4 or middle-market Consulting Firm
For questions, please contact Gibson Consulting at careers@gibsonsite.wpengine.com
