Careers

LCP is looking for excellent people to join our consulting practice.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to work on challenging and stimulating projects, looking at some of the most critical issues that face businesses today, in the UK, Europe and further afield. Our UK consultants have worked in over 26 countries around the world!

Our client list is exceptional, including:

• the two largest companies in the world
• the largest retailer in the UK
• most of the global oil and chemical companies.

Our clients are recognized ‘blue chips’ - some are major corporations;others are recognised ‘rising stars’. All demand the application of customer driven supply chain management expertise to improve their business and competitive position.

How we work

We have an LCP Charter for how we work together and with our clients. At its core is our firmly-held belief that - the way we work together in LCP maximises the value we bring to our clients and makes the LCP experience more rewarding for everyone.

Though our clients are often demanding, we strive always to promote the quality of life in, on and around projects as we focus on delivering clear value to our clients. Engagement between LCP consultants and client team members is core to our success.

Our work environment is friendly and dynamic, demanding commitment from highly motivated individuals.

We offer outstanding opportunities and the potential to learn and develop through working on exciting projects, together with a structured training plan. In recognition of the high quality of our professional training, we have been awarded IMC Certified Practice status, empowering us to assess and recommend our consulting staff for the internationally recognised Certified Management Consultant (CMC®) qualification by virtue of progress through our in-house training and development structures.

We welcome recently qualified graduates, MScs, and MBAs - and also experienced people with operational, managerial and consulting experience.

If you think you have what we are looking for and are attracted by the prospect of becoming a member of a hard-working, enthusiastic team, please get in touch.

Experienced people

We are interested in people with an enthusiasm and experience in one or more aspects of supply chain management, especially if you have both a consulting and operational background, or have experience in areas such as: marketing/customer service, logistics, manufacturing purchasing, supplier management or supply chain IT systems.

Consultant and analyst role description

We are always seeking top-calibre individuals who are in the early stages of their consulting career to join our expanding consulting team. Individuals in this role will typically:

• become a high performing team member for results-focused delivery
• provide quantitative and analytical consulting expertise for a diverse set of clients and projects
• apply LCP’s supply chain analytical tools and methods to develop innovative and creative ways of understanding and documenting our client business issues and needs
• experience early and significant involvement with clients, engaging with appropriate client project team members to validate issues, confirm findings, and formulate action plans.

Strong candidates for this role will:

• be enthused about key principles in one or more of the following: business, demand and supply chains, logistics management, manufacturing operations, purchasing
• have 2-3 years practical work experience (greater experience will be considered)
• have strong analytical and information management skills
• demonstrate initiative, creativity, and critical thinking
• be a good communicator
• have a track record of excellence and success.

Selected candidates will:

• participate in a structured career advancement programme based on the individual’s demonstrated capability and client project experience
• share in internal and external skills and training, and mentoring development programs
• have the opportunity to play a role in a wide range of projects
• command a competitive remuneration and benefits package
• be based at our head office at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK, working at client sites around the UK and internationally.

Educational requirements

Required

• Degree - 2(i) or above. Education to have included a number of the following: engineering, operations research, statistical measures, logistics theory, computer science, mathematics, business finance
• A good grade in A level maths
• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral
• A full driving licence is essential

Desired

• Second degree; business/supply chain/logistics/engineering/manufacturing
• Theory and practice of logistics/supply chain management/manufacturing management
• Second language

Please direct all enquiries to Maggie Tigg.

Email: info@lcpconsulting.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1442 872298