Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Planning)

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Role: Strategy & Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Planning)

Location: London

Career Level: Manager

Company Background

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 738,000+ people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

As a team:

Supply Chain & Operations is a major functionally-oriented strategy & consulting practice: we help our clients reimagine and transform tomorrow's supply chains and operations to positively impact business, society, and the planet. We do this through a human-centred and data-driven approach that encourages our people and clients to continuously innovate and generate significant, sustainable global impact. Built on the three pillars of customer centricity, zero-based mindset, and responsible operations & organizations, this is what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain.

If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.

In our team you will:

• Learn at the forefront of the industry, providing actionable insights to the world's top organisations.
• Work in a central role enabling our Planning capabilities with global companies, helping address critical business issues.
• Engage in Supply Chain Strategy & Segmentation, Strategic Cost Reduction, Inventory Optimization, Control Towers, Platform-Driven Transformation, Integrated Business Planning, Advanced Analytics & AI, Capacity Planning & Production Scheduling, and End-to-End Operations Transformation.

In this role you will:

• Deliver key projects within the Supply Chain Planning group.
• Manage the implementation of digital and analytics capabilities.
• Drive the development and execution of planning frameworks.
• Design supply chain transformations.
• Analyze financial and operational data.
• Build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Collaborate in business development efforts.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Analyze client challenges and support strategic business cases.
• Support the origination of new work and contribute to sales processes.
• Manage project delivery of supply chain initiatives.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Think strategically and collaborate with teams.
• Structure solutions and communicate effectively.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
• Deliver compelling presentations.
• Lead and mentor project teams.

Set yourself apart:

• 5-8 years consulting experience including delivery from a top tier consulting company.
• Functional experience in sales & operations planning, inventory management, demand planning, and supply chain control.
• Expertise in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Supply chain technology awareness including relevant systems.
• Experience in Consumer Goods, Communications, Media & Entertainment, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, and other relevant industries.

What's in it for you

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave for charitable work. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with clients and partners.

Closing Date for Applications: 10/05/2025.