Job Title: Sr Manager Strategic Advisory (Retail)Location: Virtual within the US
Travel is expected up to 50% across the US
Scope of role - Sr Manager Strategic AdvisoryThe Sr Manager Strategic Advisory is a member of the Supply Chain Advisory team and serves as the
bridge between execution-focused Strategy Consultants and Strategy Analysts. This role takes ownership of defined strategy workstreams and contributes materially to overall engagement direction, client problem framing, and solution design. The Sr Manager Strategic Advisory operates with a high degree of autonomy while still aligning to engagement leadership for strategic coherence. This role requires strong strategic judgment, the ability to manage ambiguity, and confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders while shaping high-impact supply chain transformation strategies.
What you'll do:- Own and lead major workstreams within supply chain strategy and advisory engagements at major retailers
- Translate high-level strategic objectives into structured analyses, hypotheses, and deliverables
- Co-develop Retailer strategies, operating models, and transformation roadmaps alongside Strategy Advisors
- Drive problem-solving sessions and internal alignment on key design decisions
- Act as a primary day-to-day client contact for defined areas of the engagement
- Support executive-level storytelling, including synthesis of insights and implications
- Contribute to proposal development, scoping, and estimation activities
- Lead internal capability building, asset development, and mentoring efforts
What we are looking for:- 6-9 years of experience in supply chain operations, consulting, or transformation roles within or advising major retailers
- Proven experience leading strategy workstreams or engagements
- Demonstrated success working directly with senior client stakeholders
- Strong track record of producing executive-ready strategy deliverables
- Experience coaching and reviewing the work of junior consultants
- Ability to influence without authority and collaborate across functions
The Ideal Candidate will also have:- Strong end-to-end understanding of supply chain strategy, transformation, and operating models
- Advanced analytical and problem-structuring capabilities
- Ability to independently frame problems and develop strategic recommendations
- Strong executive communication and storytelling skills
- Experience leading workstreams and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
- Sound judgment in balancing strategic ambition with execution feasibility
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced client environments
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $180,000, plus variable component.
The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.
At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K with Matching
- Flexible Time Off
- Corporate Fitness Program
- A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
