Accenture
Supply Chain and Operations – Supply Chain Planning Manager
Accenture, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
This role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office.
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.
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 will help with 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. 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 to provide updates on planning performance and to ensure alignment on goals. Risk Management:
Proactively identify potential supply chain risks 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. The work: Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning related challenges. Spot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills. 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 small to medium 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. Travel Expectations: Hybrid approach is current norm – roughly 30-50% travel expected based on client needs. Here’s what you need: Minimum of 5 years experience working on Supply Chain initiatives. Minimum of 5 years experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives. Minimum of 5 years experience working in one or many of the following industries: Hi-Tech, Software & Platforms, Semi-Conductor, Life Sciences, Industrial, Energy, Chemicals, Consumer Goods & Services, Retail and Travel Services. Minimum of 5 years external experience at a consulting firm or 8 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry. A 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 a deep specialization in strategies for one or more of the following: Demand Forecasting, S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Planning. You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment. 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 integrated planning specific or general planning & execution 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 and analytics tools. Compensation at Accenture:
Compensation 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. What We Believe: We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.
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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. 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 to provide updates on planning performance and to ensure alignment on goals. Risk Management:
Proactively identify potential supply chain risks 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. The work: Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning related challenges. Spot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills. 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 small to medium 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. Travel Expectations: Hybrid approach is current norm – roughly 30-50% travel expected based on client needs. Here’s what you need: Minimum of 5 years experience working on Supply Chain initiatives. Minimum of 5 years experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives. Minimum of 5 years experience working in one or many of the following industries: Hi-Tech, Software & Platforms, Semi-Conductor, Life Sciences, Industrial, Energy, Chemicals, Consumer Goods & Services, Retail and Travel Services. Minimum of 5 years external experience at a consulting firm or 8 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry. A 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 a deep specialization in strategies for one or more of the following: Demand Forecasting, S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Planning. You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment. 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 integrated planning specific or general planning & execution 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 and analytics tools. Compensation at Accenture:
Compensation 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. What We Believe: We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.
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