Strategic Planning Solutions Consultant (S&OP & Demand)

Accenture PLC; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations professional to implement and optimize end-to-end planning processes for clients, driving efficiency and alignment with business objectives. You will lead S&OP, demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, and performance measurement across various industries, working with senior stakeholders and leveraging digital tools.

Travel may be required; a Bachelor's degree and hands-on Kinaxis Maestro experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on/with Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) projects.
• Delivered a minimum of 1 full cycle Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) implementation from design through go live.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or many of the following industries: Consumer Goods, 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.

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

Kinaxis Maestro

Workshop facilitation

Data analysis

Client communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations professional to implement and optimize end-to-end planning processes for clients, driving efficiency and alignment with business objectives. You will lead S&OP, demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, and performance measurement across various industries, working with senior stakeholders and leveraging digital tools.

Travel may be required; a Bachelor's degree and hands-on Kinaxis Maestro experience are essential.