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Location

Dachau | Germany

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Job description

PERLab Senior Business Analyst / Associate 2024-005A2

Description

Who we are

As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Over the years we’ve fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. 

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That’s why we take pride in being individual and inclusive and create a place where everyone can bring their full self to work. 

The (PERLab) fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer/customer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. In partnership with companies, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points within the manufacturing and supply chain process, and unlocks new ways to improve margins and operational efficiencies in every stage of the product life cycle. 

Product Analyst Opportunities

• As a  Chemical Formulations Product Analyst , you will be asked to contribute on PERLab engagements with clients ranging from CPGs evaluating their formulations to food and beverage clients seeking input on their portfolio complexity.
• As a  Mechanical Product Analyst , you will be asked to contribute on PERLab engagements with clients ranging from highly engineered product companies evaluating their product complexity to automotive manufacturers looking to scrutinize their EV strategy.
• As an  Electronics Product Analyst , you will be asked to contribute on PERLab engagements with clients ranging from consumer electronics manufacturers seeking to design around supply constraints to clients looking to identify overengineered specifications in their product portfolio.
• As a  Packaging Product Analyst , you will be asked to contribute on PERLab engagements with clients ranging from major CPGs evaluating their packaging portfolio complexity to clients looking to drive product differentiation through their packaging.

Make your mark as a PERLab Product Senior Business Analyst / Associate.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Use your technical knowledge to create a business impact?
• Let your curiosity on “how things work” and passion for “solving tough problems” spark new solutions?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

If so, we are ready to help you: 

Discover . Collaborating with our clients across a range of industries, our people are always learning. At Kearney PERLab, you will broaden your knowledge and experience across a breadth of areas, no matter your role. Being rooted in expertise, we know our people deserve opportunities to go places and further their exposure to the business world. 

Grow . We believe in the power of apprenticeship. At Kearney PERLab, you work alongside colleagues who help you be the best you can be. Through both our structured programs and apprenticeship model, you will continue to learn and develop every day. After all, we are here to help you not just perform but to thrive in your career.

Be yourself . At Kearney PERLab, we give you the freedom to contribute creatively while you also pursue your dreams. We want you to bring your whole self to work and to find joy in what you do. That’s why we support our people when they want to let their uniqueness show and offer personalized opportunities including tuition support, flexible work programs, and externships.

Who you are

• Hold a master's degree from a university or university of applied sciences, preferably as an engineer, or a technical or scientific degree with top academic results
• Analytically inclined and love solving problems 
• Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.) 
• Take ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient products 
• For Associates: Professional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: application / sales engineer, chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&D 
• A plus: Experience/education in methods like: Value engineering, cost analysis, Functional analysis, conjoint analysis, social listening or similar
• An innovative and collaborative approach to problem-solving combined with strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Comfortable working in a team-based environment proven in international teams with multiple cultural backgrounds
• Eagerness to collaborate, coach, mentor, and help others grow professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at both senior management as well as shop-floor level
• Fluency in written and spoken English; basic knowledge of German is sufficient and other languages are an advantage

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. 

Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply. 

Job

Junior Recruiting

Primary Location

Europe-DACH

Organization

DACH

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Standort

Kearney, Dachau

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