Supply Chain & Operations Consulting Supply Chain Planning - Manager / Sr. Manager

Accenture Supply Chain & Operations Consulting

Accenture Supply Chain & Operations consulting practice specializes at the intersection of functional consulting, data, and 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. We call out the most important metrics. We cut costs, optimize capital, improve response times and consider ESG values. We connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. And we create strategies and operating models that really work.

You are : A Supply Chain and Operations professional who helps clients in implementing and 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 and 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. This includes ensuring production schedules, inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics are aligned with business demand.
• 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 (e.g., executive team, sales, finance) to provide updates on planning performance and to ensure alignment on goals.
• Risk Management : Proactively identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., disruptions, supplier issues) 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.

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