Supply Chain and Operations Consulting Manager - Retail Logistics

$93,400 - $258,500/Yr

Accenture - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Supply Chain and Operations professional role at Accenture involves developing strategies and operating models that enhance the efficiency of supply chain processes for Fortune 500 clients. This position requires a blend of analytical skills, communication abilities, and leadership to address complex supply chain challenges, optimize operations, and drive sustainable practices across various functions including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions to clients' supply chain and operations-related challenges
• Spot and solve challenges using analytical skills to dive into data
• Lead workshops to improve organizations and processes
• Determine methods and procedures for project completion
• Provide clients with insights to enhance operational efficiency
• Challenge legacy processes to fuel client growth
• Utilize digital technology to improve organizational effectiveness
• Lead small to medium-sized teams with diverse backgrounds
• Effectively manage and coach team members
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development
• Ensure projects align with client goals
• Drive positive community impact
• Use analytical tools and digital technology for operational improvements
• Understand logistics processes for Retail, including inventory management and distribution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Transportation Management (TMS) systems and Warehouse Management systems (WMS)
• Minimum of 5 years of external experience at a consulting firm or equivalent internal consulting experience at Manager level
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years); Associate's degree requires minimum 6 years of work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of logistics processes for Retail, including inventory management and distribution
• Deep specialization in procurement or cost takeout initiatives
• Experience in forecasting, supply chain planning, and inventory optimization
• Manufacturing production experience in continuous or discrete environments
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in problem-solving
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree
• Functional-level understanding of technology solutions
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications
• Experience with data analytics tools for improvement opportunities
• Prior experience using visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, and analytics tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs
• Wellness programs