Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Supply Chain Managers at Big 4 Firms
Renee, a Manager in Supply Chain & Operations at a Big 4 consulting firm, recommends undergraduate students interested in this field pursue "internship opportunities" to "test the waters" before committing full-time. Entry-level roles typically begin at the staff level, progressing through a hierarchical structure to senior manager and partner.
Internship Opportunities, Entry-Level Positions, Consulting Careers, Big Four Firms, Staff-Level Roles
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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. Internships are valuable for gaining experience and understanding the role before committing full-time.
2. Entry-level positions in consulting often start at the "staff" level.
3. Networking and understanding company culture are important aspects of the job search process
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
Within consulting generally, I'm not speaking on behalf of my firm when I share this. As an undergraduate student, you are able to pursue internship opportunities.
I think for any role, it's very important that you seek out internships. This allows you to get a feel for what the role has to offer and what the responsibilities really look like before jumping in full force, full time.
It's a great opportunity to test the waters, hone some skills, and network within the company you're joining. You can also get a feel for the company culture and what day-to-day responsibilities will look like.
Overall, it's about getting an introductory level to the role versus immediate full-time responsibility. So internships are definitely valuable.
Within consulting, at least for the Big Four firms, the hierarchical structure starts at the staff level, then goes to senior, manager, senior manager, and partner. An undergraduate coming in would likely start at the staff level.