- Salary
- $123k – $226k
- Location
- CAN-ON-Toronto-11 King Street W #700, Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
RSM is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented Director to join our growing Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice within our broader Enterprise Performance capability. This leadership role is ideal for a consulting professional with a proven track record of helping organizations improve operational performance, unlock enterprise value, and execute complex transformation initiatives.
As a Director, you will play a critical role in the growth and expansion of RSM's Supply Chain Advisory practice. You will leverage your deep operations and supply chain expertise to advise executive leadership teams, private equity sponsors, and portfolio company management teams on initiatives that drive operational efficiency, EBITDA improvement, organizational effectiveness, and long-term value creation.
You will be responsible for growing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, delivering high-impact consulting engagements, mentoring consulting teams, and helping shape the strategic direction of the practice. Our Operations & Supply Chain Advisory service line is growing rapidly and offers tremendous career opportunities.
Responsibilities
Practice Growth & Business Development
Accountable for national growth of the Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice through business development, account expansion, thought leadership, and relationship management.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies focused on operational transformation, supply chain optimization, value creation, and private equity clients.
Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives, operational leaders, private equity operating partners, and corporate development teams.
Identify, pursue, and close new consulting engagements while partnering across RSM service lines to bring the full strength of the firm to clients.
Contribute to thought leadership, industry events, market visibility initiatives, and internal training programs.
Client Leadership & Delivery
Lead client engagements focused on supply chain transformation, operational excellence, value creation, and performance improvement.
Advise executive stakeholders on strategic initiatives including:
Supply Chain Strategy
Operational Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
EBITDA Improvement
Cost Optimization
Working Capital Improvement
Organizational Design
Pricing Strategy
Manufacturing and Distribution Operations
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Inventory Optimization
Network and Distribution Strategy
Lead operational assessments and business analysis efforts to identify opportunities for performance improvement and enterprise value creation.
Oversee engagement quality, stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and project profitability.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, private equity investors, and operating executives.
Private Equity & Value Creation
Partner with private equity firms and portfolio company leadership teams to assess operational performance and drive post-acquisition value creation initiatives.
Lead operational due diligence assessments during acquisition processes.
Develop and execute value creation roadmaps focused on revenue growth, margin expansion, operational efficiency, and supply chain optimization.
Support post-merger integration efforts, organizational redesign, and operational transformation initiatives.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing consulting teams across multiple engagements.
Create an environment focused on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Support recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and capability development efforts.
Develop reusable methodologies, frameworks, tools, and intellectual property to support practice growth.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in management consulting, advisory services, or industry leadership roles focused on operations and supply chain transformation.
Demonstrated experience leading and growing consulting practices, service lines, or business units.
Proven success selling and delivering complex consulting engagements.
Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Supply Chain Strategy
Operations Transformation
Operational Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions
Value Creation
EBITDA Improvement
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Inventory Management
Distribution & Logistics
Manufacturing Operations
Organizational Design
Pricing & Commercial Excellence
Experience advising executive leadership teams, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and private equity sponsors.
Strong understanding of operational performance metrics, value drivers, and transformation methodologies.
Demonstrated experience managing engagement financials, profitability, project risk, and client relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, and executive facilitation skills.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree.
Experience serving private equity firms and private equity-backed portfolio companies.
Experience leading operational due diligence and post-merger integration engagements.
Background in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, life sciences, transportation, or related industries.
Experience with digital supply chain enablement and operational technologies.
Knowledge of ERP-enabled operational transformations, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms.
Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, PMP, or other operational excellence certifications
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $123,000 - $225,800Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
