Kinaxis Planning Solution Architect - Consumer Goods

Accenture PLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Operations professional to lead end-to-end planning across forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management for Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced consulting environment.

You will drive integrated planning strategies, S&OP cycles, and governance across multiple client engagements, mentoring teams while contributing to business development and client outcomes. Travel may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Kinaxis Maestro experience with Rapid Response projects.
• Delivered at least 3 full-cycle Kinaxis Maestro implementations from design to go live.
• 4+ years in Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences or Industrials industries.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (12 years of work experience). If associate, 6+ years required.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning challenges.
• Lead S&OP, including demand and supply reviews and executive cycle reviews.
• Develop forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management processes.
• Drive governance, operating model, and stakeholder engagement across programs.
• Advise on performance KPIs and continuous improvement for client organizations.
• Mentor and coach team members and support business development opportunities.

Skills

Kinaxis Maestro

S&OP planning

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We Are: Accenture Supply Chain & Operations 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 lead & advise 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.

Here’s what you need:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working with/on Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) projects
• Delivered a minimum of 3 full cycle Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) implementations from design through go live
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries: Consumer Goods (preferred), Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, Industrials
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Bonus Points if:

• You have proven experience governing multi-workstream enterprise programs with accountability for overall solution architecture across client and internal delivery teams
• You have a track record of leading executive-level stakeholder engagement and design authority decisions on complex, multi‑phase implementations
• You have experience mentoring and developing junior solution and functional consultants across multiple concurrent engagements

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 12/20/2026.

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.

Annual Salary Range

• California $132,500 to $302,400
• Colorado $132,500 to $261,300
• Connecticut $132,500 to $261,300
• District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200
• Illinois $122,700 to $261,300
• Maine $112,900 to $222,500
• Maryland $132,500 to $261,300
• Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200
• Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300
• New York $122,700 to $302,400
• New Jersey $141,100 to $302,400
• Ohio $122,700 to $241,900
• Virginia $122,700 to $278,200
• Washington $141,100 to $278,200

The Work

Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning related challenges Advocate leading practices, policies & procedures for integrated planning 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 medium to large 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.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

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. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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