Senior Associate, Logistics

Location: Gurugram, India

Date Posted: Oct 4, 2025

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Our Performance Improvement team provides Business Transformation and Performance Improvement Services to Corporates, Investors, and their portfolio companies, delivering –

• Performance improvement via cost reduction and revenue growth programmes
• Large, complex organizational restructuring and business transformation
• Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance

How you will contribute

As Senior Associate of the A&M GCC PI Supply Chain team, you will contribute across the key areas below:

Logistics Network Design-

• Conduct as-is logistics network diagnostics including transport lanes, DC locations, lead times, and costs
• Model different network configurations and support in developing optimization algorithms
• Evaluate & drive optimization opportunities for network redesign (hub-and-spoke, consolidation, cross-docking, etc.) for future state set-up
• Support implementation of key initiatives for network redesign

Transportation Planning & Execution-

• Assess current transportation/logistics operations and provide recommendations
  
  Support transport planning cycles (daily/weekly), including carrier selection/allocation, truck load balancing, fleet scheduling, and route optimization
• Support transportation performance analysis (On-Time In-Full, Freight Cost per Unit, Utilization etc.)
• Support design and implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Warehouse Operations-

• Assess current warehousing operations and provide recommendations
• Support initiatives for layout redesign, slotting, and automation feasibility
• Develop SOPs and KPIs to improve Warehouse efficiency
• Support design and implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Order Management & Fulfilment-

• Support the design and implement end-to-end order-to-ship processes with visibility and traceability
• Diagnose root causes of order delays, backorders, and fulfilment issues
• Define and track metrics like service level, Perfect Order Rate, Fill Rate, and Order Cycle Time

Logistics Analytics & Reporting

• Develop MIS dashboards on logistics cost, delivery performance, service level adherence, and transit lead times
• Implement RCA frameworks to identify recurring fulfilment bottlenecks
• Support benchmarking of logistics KPIs across regions/sites and propose improvement actions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution strategy, or downstream supply chain execution roles
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, niche logistics consulting firm, or Big-4 consultancy preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain, or a related field
• MBA / Master's degree in supply chain & Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, or similar discipline
• Strong storyboarding skills to translate operational insights into impactful client presentations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high motivation to drive logistics transformation
• Ability to manage multiple logistics-focused engagements and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills in dynamic, operationally complex environments
• Process understanding and Hands-on exposure to end-to-end logistics operations – transportation planning, routing, order fulfillment, warehouse layout/design, 3PL management, etc.
• Experience in KPI tracking (On-Time Delivery, Fill Rate, Freight Cost per Unit, Perfect Order Rate) and performance dashboards
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement experience (supply, customer service, 3PLs)
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and root-cause problem-solving skills related to logistics data
• Hands on experience with WMS / TMS tools, logistics optimization tools (e.g., Coupa Supply Chain Guru, AIMMS, Starboard etc.) is preferred
• Tools knowledge on Alteryx, Power BI, python, Linear programming platforms, etc. would be a big plus
• APICS CLTD, CSCP, or Six Sigma certification would be an added advantage Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP (Project Management Professional), or equivalent certifications are preferred

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.