Planning Solutions Lead – S&OP & Inventory Optimization

Accenture PLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Supply Chain & Operations is seeking a Supply Chain and Operations professional to help clients implement end-to-end planning and drive efficiency across S&OP, demand planning, and inventory management. You will work with clients to align planning with business objectives and to deliver cost-effective, resilient supply chains.

You will lead workshops, develop integrated strategies, and coach teams across functions while using digital tools to improve forecasting and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries: Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, Industrials.
• Delivered a minimum of 2 full cycle integrated planning implementations from design through go live.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Integrated Planning

Education

Bachelor''s degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture Supply Chain & Operations is seeking a Supply Chain and Operations professional to help clients implement end-to-end planning and drive efficiency across S&OP, demand planning, and inventory management. You will work with clients to align planning with business objectives and to deliver cost-effective, resilient supply chains.

You will lead workshops, develop integrated strategies, and coach teams across functions while using digital tools to improve forecasting and operations.