Description
Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement
PEPI: Senior Associate, Operations-Process Industry Team
(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)
Alvarez and Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. AandM is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) Chemicals Team in various locations throughout the U.S.
With more than 8,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and a hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with stakeholders to tackle complex business issues and maximize value.
The AandM PEPI Process Industry Team serves middle market and large cap private equity firms across the investment lifecycle - from pre-acquisition / due diligence services to post-merger integration, to driving performance improvement at portfolio companies.
Our PEPI Process Industry services include:Transaction Support: Commercial/Operational due diligence; Carve-Out Assessment; Interim Management; Post-Merger Integration; ITCommercial Excellence: Revenue Enhancement; Margin Management; Complexity Reduction; Salesforce EffectivenessOperational Improvement: Rapid Results; Operational and Process Improvement; Cost Optimization; Procurement and Sourcing; OEE OptimizationCapital Efficiency: Asset Reliability and Productivity; Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Asset Care Planning
Our PEPI Process Industry Team Focus includes:Feedstocks, Commodity Chemicals and PlasticsSpecialty Chemicals and MaterialsFood and BeverageBasic Process Industries (paper, textiles, etc.)Pharma and Life Sciences
We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The PEPI Process Industry Team is focused on providing career development, training and exposure to international business assignments.
Professional experience:Hands on consulting or industry experience in two of the service areas listed aboveExperience leading teams through a time-sensitive project by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completionSynthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts and discussions with clientsDeveloping findings and making strategic recommendationsWorking with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
Professional skills:Team playerStrong written, oral and analytical skillsStrong Excel and PowerPoint skillsStructured project management (time, team and work-stream's management)Initiative and driveAbility to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-qualityFlexible, creative and critical thinking skillsClient relationship building
Qualifications:5-7 years of experience implementing operating and cost improvement programs and/or commercial and margin management improvementsMBA and/or Masters in Science/Engineering from a top-tier school a PLUS with good to excellent financial analytical skillsPrevious experience with a recognized strategy or operations consulting firm strongly preferredHands-on industry experience strongly preferred (e.g. chemicals, energy, plastics, industrial, agribusiness/food, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, materials paper/textile/roll goods, pulp, coal, base metals, rubber, wood/wood products)Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the timeOpen to all U.S. locations
The salary range is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, AandM offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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