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# Implementation Specialist - Advanced Planning Systems

- **Company:** McKinsey & Company
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $144,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Mining, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Integer Programming, Machine Learning, SAP APO, Optimization Algorithms
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17578276?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17578276%2FImplementation-Specialist-Advanced-Planning-Systems-Illinois-Chicago

## About the Role

* Graduate or postgraduate degree in science, engineering, mathematics, business or MBA; master's degree in supply chain optimization / operation research / industrial engineering is a plus
 * 5+ years of experience in supply chain or related field
 * SAP IBP implementation experience required
 * Good understanding of demand planning, inventory optimization, supply chain planning or operational supply chain fundamentals
 * Familiarity with supply chain data and supply chain data systems such as ERP, TMS, WMS
 * Familiarity with data extraction, data transformation, analytics, and visualization tools
 * Exposure to advanced optimization techniques such as mixed integer linear programming, statistical analyses, and machine learning
 * Good written and verbal communication skills in English are required; Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are preferred



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