Assoicate - Integrated Planning

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Associate to support integrated planning across demand forecasting, inventory, and sales and operations planning, collaborating with advisory, assurance, tax and business services teams. You will analyze data, build scenario models, and guide junior colleagues while developing strong client relationships.

This role emphasizes critical thinking and professional judgment, with exposure to connected supply chain planning, technology enablement, and analytics

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting integrated planning workstreams across demand forecasting, inventory, and sales and operations planning.
• Analyzing supply chain performance data to identify drivers of cost, service, and planning variance.
• Developing planning inputs and scenario models that inform supply chain decisions and transformation activities.
• Coordinating client deliverables across operating model, process, and technology workstreams.
• Applying supply chain management software and digital tooling to improve planning accuracy and visibility.
• Contributing to inventory strategy, replenishment design, and establishment of inventory levels.
• Evaluating supply chain risks and recommending actions to improve resilience and execution.
• Collaborating across teams to translate business needs into practical planning solutions.
• Mentoring junior team members on analysis, deliverable development, and issue resolution.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Senior Associate you will support integrated planning work within our Management Consulting practice, contributing to demand forecasting, sales and operations planning, inventory analysis, and the design and refinement of connected supply chain processes. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, guide junior team members, and build client relationships while using critical thinking, professional judgment, and a growing understanding of the business context to deliver work that aligns with project objectives and team priorities. In this role at PwC, you will help shape planning solutions that connect supply chain execution, technology enablement, AI, and analytics across end-to-end operations.

As a Senior Associate you will take on responsibility for reviewing work, interpreting feedback, and developing deliverables across multiple tasks while navigating ambiguity and maintaining professional and technical standards. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to transformation efforts within connected supply chain planning, bringing together process knowledge, technology awareness, and stakeholder communication to support execution across a range of client needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting integrated planning workstreams across demand forecasting, inventory, and sales and operations planning
• Analyzing supply chain performance data to identify drivers of cost, service, and planning variance
• Developing planning inputs and scenario models that inform supply chain decisions and transformation activities
• Coordinating client deliverables across operating model, process, and technology workstreams
• Applying supply chain management software and digital tooling to improve planning accuracy and visibility
• Contributing to inventory strategy, replenishment design, and establishment of inventory levels
• Evaluating supply chain risks and recommending actions to improve resilience and execution
• Collaborating across teams to translate business needs into practical planning solutions
• Mentoring junior team members on analysis, deliverable development, and issue resolution

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
• Demonstrating supply chain planning coursework or project work
• Utilizing integrated planning tools for forecasting and inventory
• Applying analytics to supply chain performance and cost
• Supporting demand, supply, or inventory planning activities
• Building client-facing consulting skills through team projects