Meaning of the job title in the McK advert - an expert track or practice affiliation?

Question

Hi all!

Could you please advise what is the meaning of a role name "Consultant - Supply Chain", or "Consultant - Procurement" on the job board at McKinsey Careers in terms of the track for the role?

Is this an Expert career track, with Consultant effectively meaning Specialist, or would it rather be the Generalist track but with Operations practice affiliation?

I am a bit confused, as there is a Specialist role on the Expert track, and an Associate role on the Integrative track, but Consultant isn't known to me, so not sure what stands behind it internally - I am just aware it's on the Associate level in terms of pay etc.

Thank you for your help!

Answer 1

It's hard to say without seeing the full job description. Technically both an Associate or Specialist are consultants but being foucsed on Supply Chain or Procurement will likely mean you are on the Expert Consulting not Integrative Consluting path.

I would caution that switching tracks from Expert to Integrative is not as straightforward as people say it is. It's important to get views from both sides as most people join the Expert consluting track assuming the switch will be easy.

Answer 2

Hi,

I just recently get this position from McK, and yes the position will most likely be specialist

your total experience and performance on your interview will decide whether you start as a specialist or junior specialist. both on expert career track

after talking with the people on McK, you can later choose if you want to be on more demanding partner track (specialist-expert-expert asc partner-expert partner), or less demanding senior expert track (specialist-expert-senior expert-master expert)

Answer 3

Hi, yes, I confirm they are both roles into the operations practice

Best,
Antonello

Answer 4

Hi there,

Ultimately you need to talk to HR regarding this one. You have quite a few questions, every office operates a bit differently, and you need to be sure you're clear on what you're getting into!

That said, this looks like an expert track. You would very much become a supply chain specialist.