Career Path of a Supply Chain and Operations Manager at a Big 4 Consulting Firm
Renee's career journey began with a mechanical engineering degree, driven by a desire to "impact at scale," and influenced by family expectations. A natural curiosity led to an MBA in supply chain management, a Mattel internship providing corporate experience, and ultimately a progression from senior consultant to manager at EY in their supply chain and operations practice.
Supply Chain Management, Career Transition, Mechanical Engineering, Big 4 Consulting, MBA
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Renee Williams
Manager, Supply Chain & Operations
Big 4 Consulting Firm
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago.
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey - MBA Supply Chain Management; MS Business Analytics
Engineering - Mechanical
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Renee's career began in mechanical engineering, driven by a desire for large-scale impact and family influences.
2. Her natural curiosity led her to explore supply chain management, highlighting the value of interdisciplinary interests.
3. An MBA in supply chain management and an internship at Mattel provided the transition to a corporate role at EY, showcasing the importance of further education and practical experience.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college?
Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
My career actually started in mechanical engineering. I had and still have a desire to impact at mass or impact at scale through my work. Engineering seemed like a great fit for that.
Growing up in a Caribbean household, the paths to career success were engineering, medicine, and law. I thought engineering was the only way to achieve my goals. So, I ended up in that field and worked as a mechanical engineer for four years in the oil and gas sector.
As I advanced, I developed a curiosity for other parts of the business outside of my technical role. Supply chain was a natural fit, and I pursued my MBA in supply chain management through Arizona State University to make that transition.
That led to my internship at Mattel, where I got my first taste of working in corporate America, beyond just the technical skills I'd developed. Post-ASU, I was fortunate to join EY in their supply chain and operations practice as a senior consultant. I've since been promoted to manager in my current role.