Job Description
If you are a recent graduate of a Pulp and Paper/Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree program and/or a candidate with 1-2 years of experience in a relevant area, this may be good opportunity for you!
You could be working in any or all the following activities:
• Developing clients’ core business and market strategies.
• Creating and analysing industry cost competitiveness models.
• Supporting due diligence and M&A processes.
• Supporting Operational Excellence projects helping clients to improve their operational and financial performance.
• Gathering qualitative and quantitative information that drive rigorous business case analysis.
• Building models and develop insights that support client strategic decisions.
• Conducting structured analysis and benchmarking of industry supply curves and assets.
• Helping maintain and update AFRY’s internal cost competitiveness databases that contain descriptions and details on every pulp, packaging, tissue and paper mill in the world.
• Conducting data and information analysis with the objective to identify deviations, variations and productivity gaps.
• Collaborate with the project teams and more senior consultants throughout different projects including brainstorming for ideas and formulating recommendations.
Qualifications
• Must currently be available and have the right to live and work in one of our USA locations.
• At least 1 year previous experience but no more than 4 years in process manufacturing is highly-desired, but not a requirement.
• Four-Year Engineering Degree (preferably Pulp and Paper Science or Chemical Engineering) is required.
• The ability to communicate well is essential to the job: orally, written, and through clear charts and graphs.
• Willingness to work in a variety of different roles, cultural settings and across sectors in an international environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem solving skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Due to the global nature of our company and client projects, the ability to communicate in other languages may be advantageous.
• Prior exposure to process manufacturing, particularly in the paper, pulp, and packaging is a plus.
• Strong computer skills are required including: Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office Suite.
• The ability to locate accurate information through internet research is also necessary.
Additional Information
AFRY Management Consulting offers you the unique opportunity to:
• Work in a challenging and stimulating consulting environment where you will work for the world’s leading companies in the paper, pulp and packaging industries.
• Work with globally recognized experts in the areas of market strategies, price forecasting, economic cost modelling and operational excellence.
• Be employed with a responsible, environmentally conscious company which fosters a dynamic atmosphere to support the growth and development of our team members.
• Develop as an emerging management consulting expert sought out by global clients.
• A collaborative, professional, innovative and responsible way of working with a desire to achieve the highest level of quality.
• Excel based on how quickly you develop your management consulting skills.
• At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients.
• We also offer an excellent benefits package to our employees:
As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.
You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.