McKinsey & Company

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will focus on delivering end-to-end operations transformations by deploying the proven transformation approach enhanced with standardized and integrated digital toolkits across functions.

In this role, you will interact with front-line operators to understand the real issue and identify tangible solutions. You will make an important contribution to developing tailor-made solutions by working closely with clients to ensure positive impact and sustainable results. You will provide oversight, problem-solving support, and practical industry expertise that will frequently involve facilitating on-site workshops, individual and group coaching, and change management sessions.

You will mainly work at client sites but will also help to develop/renew toolkits and levers in the hub when you are not on a client project.

There is flexibility to hire at the Senior Knowledge Analyst or Knowledge Specialist level, depending on candidate experience.

You will be based in Shanghai, China as part of our China GEM Technology Hub, Operations practice. Your work will be focused on Global Energy and Materials (GEM) industries, which include basic materials, chemicals and agriculture, electric power and natural gas, and oil and gas.

McKinsey’s Operations practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams of consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, purchasing and supply management, supply chain management, product development, service operations, and capital productivity.

You will be working with a unique blend of industry, functional and regional expertise to help client companies solve their most important and complex problems, delivering fundamental, measurable, and lasting performance improvement. You will work closely with our client project teams, providing end-to-end support to ensure clients are able to deliver and sustain the full benefits of McKinsey’s recommended change in their business.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• University degree in engineering, business, or a similar specialization with an excellent record of academic achievement
• 3+ years of professional experience in either manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, product development, and/or service operations
• Ability to conduct and interpret analysis independently with demonstrated analytic and quantitative skills
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Strong intrinsic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Mandarin

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