Supply Chain and Operations Consulting Manager - Utilities Supply Chain

$93,400 - $258,500/Yr

Accenture - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Utilities Supply Chain Manager role at Accenture involves analyzing, designing, and optimizing supply chain processes within the utilities sector, including electricity, gas, water, and renewable energy. This position requires a deep understanding of supply chain management principles and utilities operations, with a focus on implementing strategic solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. The role emphasizes the importance of data skills to develop and implement strategies that improve the entire supply chain process, while also fostering collaboration and communication among teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize supply chain processes within the utilities sector.
• Find solutions to clients' supply chain and operations related challenges.
• Lead workshops to identify improvements in organizations and processes.
• Determine methods and procedures for project completion.
• Provide clients with insights to enhance operational efficiency.
• Challenge legacy processes to promote client growth.
• Utilize digital technology to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Lead small to medium-sized teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Manage and coach team members, collaborating with internal and external parties.
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Ensure projects align with clients' key goals.
• Drive positive community impact through work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Utilities Industry and experience with digital transformation in Utilities (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 5 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep specialization in procurement or 3rd party 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 a problem-solving environment.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Functional-level understanding of technology solutions.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.
• Experience using data analytics tools for improvement opportunities.
• Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location and experience.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Veteran employment opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances.