Kline & Company Hiring for Consultant at United States Full Time

Job Description:

Kline & Company is seeking a highly motivated individual for consideration as a Consultant in the Chemicals and Materials Practice within our management consulting division. Our Chemicals Practice focuses on market assessment, market-entry, analysis of distribution channels, Due Diligence and acquisition screening, Identification of Unmet Needs, Customer Perception, Retention, and Satisfaction on a global basis across chemical & related process industries and CPG/consumer healthcare industries with a focus on detailed manufacturing cost analysis, P&L assessment, comparative technology assessment, and manufacturing process improvement. This position will report to the Director, of Chemicals and Materials, Kline Management Consulting.

As a member of the Chemicals and Materials Practice team, your primary responsibility will be to develop competitive information to support assessments that address critical and strategic manufacturing decisions, mainly in the chemicals, materials, and petroleum industries. Critical and confidential issues may include manufacturing cost competitiveness of existing operations and new plants. A key requirement of the position is to conduct primary research (interviews) with selected industry sources.

You will also assist the Chemicals/PI project team in:

• Analyzing research data
• Interpreting findings
• Writing interim and final client reports and presentations
• You will have the support, tools and resources necessary to conduct searches of secondary sources such as:
• Business databases
• Engineering/technical databases
• Government agency records, including environmental, labor, tax sources
• Industry studies
• Patent literature
• Trade and industry media
• Other industry/government sources

• Job Requirements:
• Up to 3 years of experience in consulting, manufacturing or process engineering preferably in the chemical industry
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multinational team.
• Analytical, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work and motivate in a team environment to achieve results that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering (preferably Chemical) or related field; MBA a plus
• Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadline.
• Good oral and written English language skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

About Kline & Company:

Kline Management Consulting combines leading functional capabilities with deep industry expertise to help resolve a wide range of issues faced by our clients in a variety of industries including petroleum, chemicals and materials, consumer products, and life sciences. We operate within a global footprint across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific and have the ability to assemble teams that have the optimum blend of local and global experience and insights. Whether supporting business growth initiatives, market entry strategies, manufacturing competitiveness, or pricing and margin management, we develop practical solutions founded on solid data, robust analysis, data analytics, creative and strategic thinking, and close collaboration with client teams. We then work with our clients to ensure a seamless transition to implementing the results. Kline & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in a supportive work environment. This position is currently home-office/remote-based.

Note: This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal purpose of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job responsibilities, and these may vary depending on the particular geographic location of the job and/or the manager. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.