Supply Chain and Operations - Supply Chain Planning Senior Manager

Accenture - Florham Park, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Florham Park, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Supply Chain Planning Senior 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 operational performance. The position involves working closely with clients to develop and implement strategies for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand and supply planning, inventory management, and process improvements, ultimately aiming to deliver timely and cost-effective products while considering sustainability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies for clients that align with organizational goals.
• Lead S&OP planning including the S&OP cycle of demand review, supply review, and executive reviews.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes, including forecasting, production planning, and inventory management.
• Enable strategic and tactical plans developed during the S&OP process, ensuring smooth implementation 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 to address performance gaps.
• Develop governance and operating models to integrate business needs into planning processes.
• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders to provide updates on planning performance and ensure alignment on goals.
• Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide insights into supply chain performance through data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supply chain management and operations planning.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills to solve complex supply chain challenges.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Knowledge of demand and supply planning methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement inventory management strategies.
• Experience in performance management and KPI analysis.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analytics tools and reporting software.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of advanced planning technologies and software.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options