Argon & Co
Consultant Graduate Program (2024) (Jan 2024)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 65,000 - 70,000 / Year
- Superannuation + Annual bonus
- 2-4 vacancies
- Apply by 6 Nov 2023
- Start date 14 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2024
About Us
Argon & Co is a global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation. Its expertise spans the supply chain, procurement, finance, and shared services, working together with clients to transform their businesses and generate real change. Its people are engaging to work with and trusted by clients to get the job done.
Our consultants have strong technical knowledge, cross-functional experience, and the ability to design bespoke solutions to exceed our client’s needs.
About the Role
As a Graduate Consultant at Argon & Co, you will work a structured 2-year program where you will gain exposure across key areas of the business such as Supply Chain, Asset Advisory, Warehousing, and Logistics. This will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through various rotations plus exposure to working with our key clients. We aim to offer all graduates our permanent roles at the end of the program.
- A structured learning and development program throughout your journey
- A dedicated mentor to assist in you achieving your best
- A global business with ongoing career opportunities
We pride ourselves on our people who are personable, providing challenges when needed, and working collaboratively with clients to transform their businesses and generate real change.
Key Requirements
- Recently completed/completing in 2023, a relevant degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, or Business
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- A mindset to approach every problem with a bespoke solution
- Leadership experience demonstrated through previous employment or extra-curricular activities whilst studying at university
- Proven ability to work within a team environment
- Be results-focused, resilient, and resourceful
- Initiative and a desire to challenge yourself and continuously keep learning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
Based out of our Sydney office.
Perks
- Unlimited leave: With the company closing down during Christmas so everyone can take a well-deserved end of year break
- 15 days for you: To focus on career progression, personal development, business interests, charitable time or important one-off life activities
- 30 days Team Development: Each year we invest up to 30 days in developing you and the business. Mostly this time will be invested with the entire team together, training and working towards our strategic goals. An element of this may also be completed one to one or through external coaching and mentoring
- Great Performance Bonus: Our bonus is linked to business and personal performance, both short and long term
- Free tickets to SCG and Allianz Stadium sporting events
- Make your day incentive: Use up to $250 to positively impact your teams day
- Monthly and quarterly team social events: A mixture of fun and charitable work.
This role will require flexibility for travel throughout Australia.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
Create pitch deck Create models for clients CAPEX Conduct on-site analysis Implement strategies to achieve actual result on site
Day to day responsibilities vary on the project that you are assigned to, but I will give an example of the last project that I was on which was in the manufacturing space for a poultry factory. General day would begin with grabbing coffee with the team before heading to site. After we arrive at site we would have a 15-30 min check in and refresh to see where everyone is at with their responsibilities and if they required any support throughout the day. After that I would probably go onto the shopfloor to conduct a line study or just take observations for a specific trial that the team have scheduled, or just purely to touch base with a few of the key stakeholders on the shopfloor. Throughout my day I would also spend some time attending various meetings, such as supply reviews / demand review and take minutes when necessary. A large part of the role is also analysis and crafting your insights into recomendations for the client, so I would say a significant portion of my day is spent sourcing or creating data to support the various workstreams we have across the project. This may be through excel analysis, interviews, studies and or general stakeholder management.
The days are extremely varied depending on the project, so for people who like trying new things it's a great opportunity. Days can range from hands on, testing out solutions in a manufacturing facility, to intensive data analysis. I've really appreciated the level of responsibility and ownership I've been given as a graduate.
About the employer
Argon & Co
4.1
500 - 1,000 employees
Management Consulting
Argon & Co is a global management consultancy that specialises in operations, strategy, and transformation.
Pros and cons of working at Argon & Co
Pros
The team within Argon & Co are very supportive, the work we do is interesting and there are always opportunities to try new things.
A great culture that is fun, innovative and trusting. Everyone is willing to lend a hand and have a chat which is lovely.
Lots of opportunities to get exposed to different industries, and different parts of the supply chain. My colleagues are always willing to help and share their knowledge.
Flexibility and freedom to explore.
Argon’s reputation as a top consulting firm in supply chain means we have access to highly experienced professionals, and the willingness from everyone to mentor and teach is invaluable.
Cons
It is always hard starting at a new workplace as a graduate, with so many things to learn and the need to adapt to full time work and workplace expectations.
It is difficult to get to know everyone because of having to work on site.
Purely due to the industries we work with, there can be late nights and somewhat unpleasant sites/clients.
There is a lack of tailored training materials specifically designed for graduates. You need to take the initiative to build your own learning path and seek out opportunities.
Takes time at the beginning to adapt into different projects and rotations.