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Accenture

Energy Industry Procurement and Project Management Consultant

Accenture, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


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 742,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to begin a rewarding career at Accenture Interactive. Immersed in a digitally compassionate and innovation-led environment, here is where you can help top clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on the most ground-breaking projects imaginable. Role Overview

The IX/Consulting team is looking for a Management Consultant/Specialist who will help clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and/or fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chains. You will use your data skills to develop and implement strategies that improve the entire supply chain process by applying cost efficiency, increasing business effectiveness, and creating synergies and collaboration across companies. Typical Responsibilities

Support Client Executives (CE) in managing relationships with assigned clients. Manage plant level relationships, attend weekly, and prepare required information for calls with guidance by CE. Function as secondary point of contact for client and support the maintaining of relationships with assigned clients. Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations related challenges. Spot and solve challenges using analytical skills to dive into data and check that against the real world. Lead workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processes. Determine methods and procedures to use when completing projects. Provide 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 organizations more effective and efficient. Work as part of small to medium sized teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. Effectively lead 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. Utilize the latest analytical tools and digital tech to help clients find new ways to understand how to make their organizations more effective and efficient. Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives. Minimum of 3 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 3-5 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to consultant level within the Energy or Utilities industry. A bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 3 years in Energy Procurement. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail plus demonstrated abilities in problem solving and independent decision-making capabilities. Strong understanding of energy markets, including utility tariffs and rate modeling, deregulated and regulated markets, energy budget and forecasting analysis, and risk management & product analysis. Effectively communicate with clients to establish forecasted volumes for deliverables along with monthly nominations, bank balancing, and requests for proposals. Bonus Points If

You have a deep specialization in procurement or 3rd party cost takeout initiatives; forecasting, supply chain planning and inventory optimization; manufacturing production experience in either continuous or discrete manufacturing environments. You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs and demonstrating leadership. You’ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree. You have a functional-level understanding of technology solutions. Lean or Six Sigma qualifications. You can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement. Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics). Accenture is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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