Data Center Demand Planning Specialist

Accenture; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Data Center Demand Planning Specialist to join our remote-ready team. In this role you will lead demand forecasting, supply and inventory planning, and cross-functional execution to enable operational excellence across data centers and GCC initiatives.

You will partner with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and regional stakeholders, using Kinaxis and SAP S/4HANA, plus SQL and Power BI to analyze data, create dashboards, and drive continuous improvement in planning

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain operations, demand planning, supply planning, and/or inventory management.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or related discipline.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Strong data analytics and visualization using SQL/Power BI/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory strategies, and service-level performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and regional stakeholders to align demand and supply; support planning and execution.
• Align procurement plans with deployment schedules for servers, racks, networking equipment, power systems, cooling infrastructure, and other critical components.
• Balance inventory availability, safety stock, and working capital while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Cross-functional coordination

Analytics

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or related discipline

Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse

SAP S/4HANA

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Data Center Demand Planning Specialist

Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Operations / Data Center Demand Planning Specialist with hands-on planning expertise and experience supporting operational excellence, analytics, and business transformation. The role combines demand forecasting, supply and inventory planning, cross-functional execution, and continuous improvement with opportunities to support Global Capability Center (GCC) operating models, data centers, and technology-enabled transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Operations & Demand Planning

• Develop and optimize demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory strategies, and service-level performance
• Analyze historical demand, market trends, capacity, lead times, stocking models, safety stock, and inventory risk
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and regional stakeholders to align demand and supply; support planning and execution
• Align procurement plans with deployment schedules for servers, racks, networking equipment, power systems, cooling infrastructure, and other critical components
• Balance inventory availability, safety stock, and working capital while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence

Supply Chain Transformation & Global Capability Center (GCC) Enablement

• Assess current-state processes and design future-state workflows, governance, controls, and scalable operating models
• Support GCC setup, expansion, process transitions, knowledge transfer, and capability development where relevant
• Contribute to transformation roadmaps, operational standardization, process optimization, and automation initiatives

Analytics, Planning Systems & Technology

• Forecast data center infrastructure requirements based on deployment roadmaps, workload demand, and capacity expansion plans
• Use Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro, SAP S/4HANA, or comparable planning/ERP systems to support demand planning, inventory optimization, and scenario analysis
• Analyze disparate datasets using SQL, Power BI, Excel, and other analytical tools; create dashboards, KPI reporting, and data-driven recommendations
• Support planning system improvements, data integration, ERP modernization, and planning process enhancements

Required Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain operations, demand planning, supply planning, and/or inventory management

Preferred / Differentiating Experience

• Mix of supply chain, procurement operations, and data center planning
• Experience with ERPs, i.e., SAP, Oracle, Ariba
• SQL, Power BI, advanced analytics, and data visualization
• Lean Six Sigma certification; APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification
• AI / Agentic AI transformation use for forecasting, planning, autonomous workflows, or decision-support use cases
• Strong analytical problem-solving and knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement or transformation and cross-functional stakeholder engagement
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related discipline

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 as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/25/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Role Location Annual Salary RangeCalifornia $70,350 to $154,800Colorado $63,800 to $133,700Connecticut $63,800 to $133,700District of Columbia $68,000 to $142,400Illinois $59,100 to $133,700Maine $54,400 to $113,900Maryland $63,800 to $133,700Massachusetts $63,800 to $142,400Minnesota $63,800 to $133,700New York $66,300 to $154,800New Jersey $68,000 to $154,800Ohio $59,100 to $123,800Virginia $59,100 to $142,400Washington $80,200 to $142,400

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