Business Advisory Associate Manager

As a Business Advisory Associate Manager at Accenture, you will be responsible for managing planning, procurement, distribution, and aftermarket service supply chain operations. Your role will involve assisting clients in realizing a significant return on investment from our services. You will utilize solutions to support forecasting market demand for company products and generating a consensus demand plan. Automation and management by exception will be key tools in your role. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Engineering, or related field - 7-10 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics - Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with forecasting tools - Familiarity with ERP systems and data visualization tools - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key Responsibilities: - Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activity to generate accurate demand forecasts - Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to incorporate business intelligence into forecasting models - Maintain and improve statistical forecasting tools and systems - Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes for deviations - Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and tools - Participate in monthly S&OP meetings to align demand with supply - Coordinate with supply planners to ensure inventory availability and service level targets are met - Track and report key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, bias, and inventory turnover - Support new product launches and phase-outs with demand planning inputs - Identify and mitigate risks related to demand variability and supply constraints - Work with IT and data teams to enhance data quality and reporting automation In this role, you will analyze and solve moderately complex problems, create new solutions, understand the strategic direction set by senior management, and interact with peers and clients. You will manage medium-small sized teams and work efforts, with minimal guidance required for determining methods and procedures on new assignments. Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts.,