Consumer Goods and Services Supply Chain Transformation Manager or Senior Manage

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Accenture Consulting. Through deep industry expertise, analytics and insights, we empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now and the unknown. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously identifying and investing in the new. Accenture Consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

Your job

As a Consulting Manager or Senior Manager, you will be part of the Consumer Goods & Services (CG&S) Industry team. This team supports large global consumer goods companies in food & beverage and home & personal care. We are industry experts and have the insights and capabilities to transform leading organizations and help them navigate in the ever-changing landscape they operate in.

You will bring to this role a deep understanding of the business value of Supply Chain, as well as how it aligns with business strategies. You will leverage this understanding to deliver Supply Chain and operations transformational programs in the areas of Supply Planning, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Performance, Logistics and Distribution, Warehousing, and Manufacturing and/or Packaging operations. The role is a blend of defining client outcomes at strategic and executional levels. You will oversee multiple projects, function as a project manager for large transformations and are responsible for building new and maintaining strong client relations. You will lead with insights to co-create and implement technology-enabled, disruptive strategies and solutions that unlock value and drive growth for clients. You have the ambition to continuously develop your industry knowledge, your advisory and commercial skills, and are expected and challenged to do so. As Senior Manager, you will also actively pursue business development opportunities and have an active role in developing thought leadership and points of view on key developments in the CG&S industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. People: You will collaborate closely with our CG&S consultants and build our CG&S practice within Products. You have shown experience in leading teams and unlocking value for our clients. You will work with C-level executives and actively pursue business development opportunities.
2. Processes: Improve processes and programs so that our clients can work more effectively and efficiently. Strive to make the processes repeatable, scalable, and cost-saving. Work on a wide range of (strategic) topics, such as digital and complex transformations. Your advice is based on quantitative and qualitative analyses.
3. Technology: Oversee the increasing technology we use for our transformations and in areas like SC&O, ESG, and other industry-relevant topics. You have a data-driven approach, based on analytics & AI.
4. Industry: Develop thought leadership and points of view on key developments in the CG&S industry. You are motivated to constantly develop your industry knowledge and share this with your team.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning, and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Travel required: up to 75% as needed.

Minimum Requirements

1. Minimum of 10 years experience in the Consumer Goods and Services industry in a combination of strategy, management consulting and/or progressive project experiences in one or more of the following areas within the Supply Chain function:
1. Logistics and Distribution
2. Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Performance Management
3. Planning and scheduling
4. Inventory Management
5. Warehousing and/or Warehouse Automation
6. Operations Management
2. Bachelor’s degree

Bonus Points

1. Master’s degree in a relevant field
2. Experience in a senior supply chain management role within the consumer goods and services industry
3. Previous responsibility for driving benefits realization of at least one major strategic initiative with a major CG&S business
4. International business experience, and the ability to navigate global, regional, and country/division stakeholder relationships within a given client account
5. Experience in mergers and acquisitions (operations due diligence, carve-outs, or post-deal integration)
6. In-depth understanding of CG&S industry, and the role of senior supply chain leadership at the (S)VP level is desirable. Having a relevant CG&S industry network is a plus
7. Experience with tech-driven transformations, data & analytics, and/or sustainability
8. Experience with senior-level (C-level or C-level minus 1) conversations
9. Strong program management and communication skills, both verbal and written
10. Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals, lead in client conversations, and go to market activities.
11. Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
12. Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment and proven ability to build strong client relationships.

Compensation at Accenture 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.

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