Supply Chain and Operations Supply Chain Planning Senior Manager

$132,500 - $302,400/Yr

Accenture - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

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 supply chain 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 improvement, ultimately aiming to deliver timely and cost-effective products while fostering sustainability and resilience.

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, production planning, and inventory management.
• 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 to address gaps.
• 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 of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industries such as Hi-Tech, Software & Platforms, Life Sciences, and Consumer Goods.
• Minimum of 5 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 8 years of internal consulting experience at a managerial level.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep specialization in Demand Forecasting, S&OP, S&OE, or 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.
• Understanding of integrated planning technology solutions (e.g., IBP, O9, Kinaxis).
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.
• Experience with data analytics tools for improvement insights.

Benefits

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