Supply Chain and Operations Supply Chain Planning Manager

$94,400 - $293,800/Yr

Accenture - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Supply Chain Planning Manager at Accenture is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end planning process across supply chain and operations for clients. This role focuses on ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving efficiency, and implementing integrated planning strategies that enhance supply chain performance. The manager will work closely with clients to develop and implement strategies for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management, while also addressing risks and improving operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies for clients that align with organizational goals.
• Lead S&OP planning including demand review, supply review, and executive S&OP reviews.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes, including forecasting and production planning.
• Enable strategic and tactical plans from the S&OP process across the supply chain.
• Develop inventory management strategies to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance and develop action plans.
• Develop governance and operating models across sales, marketing, production, and logistics.
• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to provide updates on planning performance.
• Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide insights into supply chain performance through data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience working on Supply Chain initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in industries such as Hi-Tech, Software & Platforms, Life Sciences, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years external experience at a consulting firm or 8 years internal consulting experience at a Manager level.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep specialization in Demand Forecasting, S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Planning.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and leadership experience.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Functional-level understanding of integrated planning technology solutions.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.
• Experience with data analytics tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Adobe Analytics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location and experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and continued education support.