Supply Chain and Operations Consulting – Supply Chain Planning Senior Manager (Manufacturing & Consumer Goods)

We are:

Accenture Supply Chain & Operations consulting practice who specializes at the intersection of functional consulting, data, & technology. Our Fortune 500 clients all the way through private equity backed portfolio companies need big-picture change, so we come at their challenges from all sides with functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and extensive industry know-how. It’s our job to show clients how to take major leaps forward in planning, procurement, manufacturing, fulfillment, and service while becoming more sustainable and resilient. How do we do it? We call out the most important metrics. We cut costs, optimize capital, improve response times and consider ESG values. We connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. And we create strategies and operating models that really work.

You are:

A Supply Chain and Operations professional who helps clients in implementing & optimizing the end-to-end planning process across supply chain and operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving efficiency. You will work with clients in leading & implementing Sales & Operations planning, demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management capabilities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products. 

As part of the working with the clients you will help with several aspects of integrated planning including:

• Integrated Planning Strategy: Develop and implement integrated planning strategies for clients that align with organizational goals, ensuring the optimal flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.

• S&OP: Lead S&OP planning including S&OP cycle of demand review, supply review, pre-Exec & Exec S&OP reviews.

• Demand and Supply Planning: Develop Demand and supply planning processes for clients, including forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management to balance supply with demand while meeting service level targets.

• S&OE:  Enable strategic and tactical plans developed during the S&OP process and ensuring they are implemented smoothly across the supply chain. This includes ensuring production schedules, inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics are aligned with business demand.

• Inventory Optimization: Develop inventory management strategies, ensuring optimal inventory levels across locations while reducing excess stock, stockouts, and working capital investment.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce lead times. Implement best practices and new technologies for enhanced planning and operations efficiency.

• Performance Management: Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and order accuracy. Develop action plans to address performance gaps

• Operating Model: Develop governance & operating model across sales, marketing, production, and logistics to integrate business needs and strategies into the planning processes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., executive team, sales, finance) to provide updates on planning performance and to ensure alignment on goals.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., disruptions, supplier issues) and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on business operations.

• Reporting & Analytics: Provide insights into supply chain performance through data analysis and reporting, helping senior management make informed decisions on operational strategies.

The work:

• Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning related challenges

• Spot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills to dive into data and compare vs. industry peers

• Lead workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processes

• Determine what methods and procedures to use when completing projects 

• Give clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficiently 

• Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth

• Use digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their orgs more effective and efficient 

• Lead small to medium sized teams with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge

• Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties

• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development

• Ensure that projects help clients meet their key goals

• Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live

• Use the latest analytical tools and digital tech to help clients find new ways to understand how to make their organizations more effective and efficient

Here’s what you need:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives including end to end supply chain experience

• Minimum of 5 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 8 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry

• You have a functional-level understanding of integrated planning specific or general planning & execution technology solutions (e.g IBP, O9, OMP, Kinaxis and Blue Yonder)

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience)

Bonus points if:

• You have a deep specialization in strategies for one or more of the following: Demand Forecasting, S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Planning

• You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

• You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs and demonstrating leadership

• You’ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree

• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications

• You can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement

• Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                           $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado                                            $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia                         $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois                                                 $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota                                         $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland                                           $94,400 to $253,800

New York/New Jersey                    $87,400 to $293,800

Washington                                      $100,500 to $270,300

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