IMU Strategy Manager

Accenture; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Mumbai is seeking a Manager – Supply Chain & Engineering (Resources) to lead transformative supply chain initiatives across metals, chemicals, cement, and oil & gas sectors. You will partner with senior client stakeholders to define vision, shape roadmaps, and drive outcomes with a hands-on, value‑driven approach.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory and program leadership. The position requires 10–12 years of experience in consulting or transformation, deep domain knowledge, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain consulting or transformation.
• Experience with Metals, Chemicals, Cement, or Oil & Gas sectors in India.
• Strong program management, budgeting, governance.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical, value-driven outcomes.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain transformation programs.
• Define strategies, operating models, and roadmaps across sectors.
• Shape opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage client expectations.
• Support business development and large-scale programs.
• Coach and develop project teams and enable transformation outcomes.

Skills

Supply Chain Strategy

Operating Model Design

Transformation Roadmaps

Client Stakeholder Management

Program Management

Executive Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.Tech / BE / MBA (Industrial/Operations/SC)

Tools

o9

Kinaxis

OMP

Blue Yonder

Job description

Manager – Supply Chain & Engineering (Resources)

Resources Practice | Management Level: 07 – Manager

Location: Mumbai / Delhi / Bangalore

Job Summary

As a manager in resources practice, you will work with leading organizations to reimagine and transform their supply chains for the future, driving measurable business value, operational resilience, and sustainable growth.

You will act as both a strategic advisor and a hands‑on transformation leader, partnering with senior client stakeholders to define supply chain vision, shape actionable roadmaps, and deliver transformation initiatives that address long‑term strategic priorities as well as near‑term operational challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to work across core process industries, with a particular focus on Metals, Chemicals, Cement, and Oil & Gas, helping clients unlock value through strategy, operating model design, digital enablement, and operational excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of supply chain transformation programs, balancing strategic design with practical, outcome‑focused execution.
• Define supply chain strategies, operating models, and digital transformation roadmaps aligned to client business objectives across Metals, Chemicals, Cement, and Oil & Gas sectors.
• Identify and shape opportunities for value creation across cost optimization, service improvement, risk reduction, process excellence, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with clients to define transformation priorities, articulate the innovation agenda, and establish trusted advisor relationships with senior leadership and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders to build strong working relationships, manage expectations, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development opportunities and contribute to the successful delivery of large‑scale supply chain programs.
• Lead business assessments, capability diagnostics, and transformation roadmaps; advise clients on supply chain functionality, emerging capabilities, and implementation options to address business challenges.
• Coach and develop project teams across key activities including current‑state assessment, maturity diagnostics, technology evaluation, opportunity identification, business case development, roadmap creation, and implementation planning.
• Mobilize the right teams, capabilities, and expertise to enable successful transformation outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of market‑relevant points of view, thought leadership, and assets that strengthen Accenture’s position in the supply chain transformation space.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Rich experience in process industries preferably across Metals, Chemicals, Cement, and Oil & Gas, with strong supply chain domain expertise and experience working with clients in the Indian market.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior client relationships, including engagement with C‑suite stakeholders or equivalent senior leadership roles in industry.
• 10–12 years of experience across consulting, supply chain transformation, and/or account management; domestic consulting experience is preferred.
• Strong program management capabilities, including project planning, budget management, stakeholder communication, decision‑making, issue resolution, and delivery governance.
• Ability to solve complex business problems and translate strategy into practical, value‑driven outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, executive presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑cultural and dynamic environments, with a strong client‑service mindset.

Additional Information

Priority Skills (Must Have):

• Supply Chain Strategy, Operating Model Design & Transformation Roadmaps
• Exposure to S&OP, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Supply & Production Planning, Network Strategy & Logistics
• Client Stakeholder Management
• Industry expertise in Metals, Chemicals, Cement, Oil & Gas

Nice to Have Skills:

• Hands‑on experience or strong working knowledge of supply chain planning and digital tools such as o9, Kinaxis, OMP, and Blue Yonder

Experience & Educational Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of relevant supply chain experience

Educational Qualification:

B.Tech / BE / MBA master’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management preferred

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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