Lead of Supply Chain Design Practice

About Miebach Miebach Consulting is a global leader in supply chain advisory and engineering. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with organizations worldwide to design, optimize, and transform their supply chains into strategic competitive advantages. Our consulting approach integrates deep operational expertise, advanced analytics, and innovative thinking to deliver measurable business impact. Our Fishers, Indiana office serves as a strategic growth hub within Miebach’s North American network, offering unique opportunities for leadership, client engagement, and professional development. About the Role We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial, and visionary leader to head our Supply Chain Design Practice in North America. In this high-impact role, you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to deliver complex transformation projects and shape the future of supply chain design for North American and global clients. As the Practice Lead, you will: Drive business growth through client development and innovative service offeringsLead a high-performing team of consultants and managersInfluence C-suite executives on transformative supply chain strategiesRepresent Miebach as a thought leader within the industry This is a highly visible, client-facing role that offers opportunities to make a lasting impact on both our clients and Miebach’s North American growth trajectory. Key Responsibilities Practice & Project Leadership Define and execute the strategic vision for the Supply Chain Design Practice in alignment with Miebach’s global objectives.Lead and oversee large-scale transformation initiatives, including:Supply network design and footprint optimizationInventory strategy and cost-to-serve modelingEnd-to-end supply chain resilience and scenario planningEnsure consistent project excellence through executive-level governance, methodology alignment, and quality assurance.Partner with global Centers of Excellence to develop innovative tools, methodologies, and solutions. Client Engagement & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping their strategic decisions and long-term supply chain roadmaps.Lead business development efforts, including proposal creation, RFP responses, and solution pitching.Expand Miebach’s presence within key strategic accounts and cultivate new client relationships.Represent Miebach at industry conferences, forums, and thought leadership events. Team Leadership & People Development Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of consultants, managers, and senior experts to achieve their full potential.Build organizational capabilities by recruiting, onboarding, and developing top supply chain talent.Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across the practice. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field; MBA preferred. Experience 12+ years in supply chain strategy, design, or consultingAt least 5 years in senior leadership roles, managing teams and client relationshipsProven success in driving supply chain transformation initiatives and network optimization programs Technical Expertise Proficiency with leading optimization and modeling tools (e.g., Llamasoft – supply chain guru, Optilogic, AIMMS)Strong data-driven problem-solving skills and advanced analytics mindset Consulting Background Previous experience in a top-tier consulting environment strongly preferred Soft Skills Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management capabilities Locations: Fishers, IN