Life Sciences Distribution & Logistics Transformation Consultant

Accenture; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an operations and logistics engineer to lead redesigns of life sciences and regulated distribution centers in California. You will drive material flow improvements, automate with AS/RS and AMR tech, and collaborate with IT, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

Travel up to 100% may be required. The role requires 3+ years in warehouse or logistics engineering, plus experience with cGMP environments and capital project management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics engineering.
• Experience optimizing brownfield DC operations: redesigning flow, improving throughput, reducing cost in live environments.
• Experience designing new or expanded DC facilities with floorplan development and automation integration.
• Life sciences/pharma or regulated industry experience in cGMP environments with FDA/EMA exposure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 12 years of work experience (or 6 years with an associate degree).

Responsibilities

• Lead operational assessment and redesign engagements for life sciences and regulated distribution centers.
• Design future-state DC layouts and material handling strategies and quantify ROI.
• Build and run simulation models to validate design decisions and support capital prioritization.
• Lead capital project workstreams including milestones, commissioning activities, and vendor coordination.
• Partner with client IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant, integrated solutions.
• Develop readiness plans, staffing models, and KPI frameworks to sustain performance post go-live.

Skills

Warehouse engineering

Logistics optimization

Automation systems

Regulatory compliance

Capital project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at accenture.com.

WE ARE

Supply Chain & Operations — and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our Fortune 500 clients in life sciences, med-tech, and advanced manufacturing demand more than incremental improvement; they need partners who can redesign distribution center operations from the ground up, build the data infrastructure to sustain those gains, and lead the capital programs that make it real.

YOU ARE

An operations and logistics engineer who has done the work — not just advised on it. You have redesigned live distribution centers under cGMP or regulated conditions, built the simulation models that justified the investment, and managed capital programs from concept through commissioning. You speak the language of warehouse flow, automation systems, and regulatory compliance, and you know how to translate operational insight into a financial value case that wins executive sign-off. You are ready to bring that credibility into a consulting environment and accelerate impact across a portfolio of clients.

THE WORK

• Lead operational assessment and redesign engagements for life sciences and regulated distribution centers — diagnosing inefficiencies in material flow, storage utilization, labor models, and automation maturity.
• Design future-state DC layouts and material handling strategies (ASRS, AMR fleets, automated labeling, pick-and-place) and quantify ROI through structured value cases tied to throughput, cost, and compliance outcomes.
• Build and run simulation models and process analyses to validate design decisions, stress-test capacity scenarios, and support client leadership in capital prioritization discussions.
• Lead capital project workstreams — managing design milestones, commissioning activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), vendor coordination, and regulatory readiness across FDA/EMA environments.
• Partner with client IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to ensure integrated solutions meet operational requirements and pass inspection without findings.
• Develop operational readiness plans, staffing models, and KPI frameworks that sustain performance post go-live.
• Apply data and analytics (dashboards, automated reporting, process metrics) to surface opportunity, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement culture with client teams.
• Contribute to business development by shaping points of view, developing proposal content, and bringing credible operational stories into client conversations.

Job Requirements:

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

Here’s What You Need

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics engineering roles — with direct accountability for operational outcomes, not just advisory support.
• Demonstrated experience optimizing brownfield DC operations: redesigning flow, improving throughput, reducing cost, and implementing change in a live operating environment.
• Experience designing new or expanded DC facilities, including floorplan development, material flow definition, and integration of automation systems.
• Life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience — particularly in cGMP environments with FDA, EMA, or comparable regulatory authority exposure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

BONUS POINTS IF

• Proficiency in data-driven decision making — including process simulation, capacity modeling, time studies, and KPI dashboard development (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or equivalent).
• Experience developing value cases for capital investments — translating operational design into financial projections that support executive approval.
• Track record managing capital projects or major operational programs, including milestone accountability, vendor management, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
• Experience leading commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for warehouse or manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with WMS or ERP systems (SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or similar) and how system configuration intersects with operational design.
• Lean or continuous improvement certification (Green Belt or higher) and demonstrated application of lean principles in an engineering context.
• Experience building and leading small technical teams — developing junior engineers and establishing operational best practices.
• Interest in growing consulting skills: structuring problems, developing client relationships, and contributing to a high-performance delivery team.

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/15/2026.

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. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $70,350 to $205,800
• Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
• Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
• District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
• Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
• Maine $54,400 to $151,400
• Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
• Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
• Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
• New York $66,300 to $205,800
• New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
• Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
• Washington $80,200 to $189,300

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