Supply Chain Plan & Analyt Assoc Manager

As a Supply Chain Plan&Analyt Assoc Manager at Accenture, your role will involve managing planning, procurement, distribution, and aftermarket service supply chain operations. You will be responsible for helping clients realize $5 for every $1 spent on services, working within the Supply Chain Planning Team to assess, design, build, and implement best practices for supply planning capabilities. This includes tasks such as inventory planning/optimization, materials requirements planning, distribution requirements planning, and supplier collaboration within integrated planning. Your responsibilities will also include working on projects related to various business processes, applications, and technology, either at a client's office or at one of Accenture's delivery centers worldwide. To excel in this role, Accenture is looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills: - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related discipline - Master's in Business Administration (preferably in operations) - Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in supply chain management, specifically in supply chain planning - Proven ability to build and manage a team-oriented environment - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Out-of-the-box thinking - Solid organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously - Ability to drive transformational change - Strong project management skills - Exceptional track record in building relationships with stakeholders and customers - Experience in forecasting and replenishment models - Experience with planning software (O9), ERP modules, and latest digitization trends in Supply Chain - Team development and leadership skills - Relationship management expertise with clients, suppliers, and colleagues - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Inventory management experience - Knowledgeable in supply chain terminology and methodology - Understanding of demand forecasting and core transaction systems Your responsibilities as a Supply Chain Plan&Analyt Assoc Manager at Accenture will include: - Communicating service level performance to clients - Conducting root cause analysis to resolve service issues - Implementing process changes to drive efficiencies - Chairing demand review meetings and driving demand and gross sales plan alignment - Representing the team in supply chain performance meetings - Allocating workload and assignments to the team - Delivering quarterly reviews and developing succession plans - Staying updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in demand planning and supply chain - Participating in projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction - Providing strategic insights based on demand trends to support business decision-making - Implementing process improvements across the demand planning team - Acting as the first point of escalation for service delivery team and client retained organization - Managing vendor compliance and category manager compliance - Reviewing overall DC compliance and management - Developing and executing key reports as per client requests If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a background in supply chain management and a passion for driving operational excellence, this role at Accenture could be the next step in your career.,