Associate Director - Delivery Lead in Supply Chain Management

Delivery Lead Associate Director

Skill required: Fulfill - Fulfillment Operations
Designation: Delivery Lead Associate Director
Qualifications:Master of Business Administration/BMS
Years of Experience:18 to 28 years
About Accenture
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What would you do? Manage planning, procurement, distribution and aftermarket service supply chain operations, helping clients realize $5 for every $1 spent on our services. You will be a part of Supply Chain Management team where in you will be accountable to manage the Supply Chain and provide insights which will help in increasing efficiency by doing away with waste and facilitating greater profits. It also involves management of the flow of goods and services and including all processes that transform raw materials into final products. An application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs (including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs). This often involves the application of mathematical modelling techniques using computer software. Design and deploy new processes and technologies in operating model design, network/flow path modeling, global trade/logistics, transportation/DC operations and WMS/TMS technologies to improve client customer service and reduce operating costs.
What are we looking for? • Global Category Planning: Develop and maintain a long-range demand plan for categories, ensuring realistic growth targets and opportunities for innovation across regions and brands. • Scenario Analysis: Lead scenario planning and forecasting at the category level to inform strategic decisions. • Brand Portfolio Planning: Work with brands to develop a 3-year NPL (New Product Launch) strategy. • Regional Demand Forecasting: Oversee regional forecast planning (2-12 months), ensuring accuracy and collaboration across teams. • Affiliate Demand Planning: Review affiliate demand plans, correct biases, and facilitate the IBP process. • Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams to align on category and brand forecasts. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred). • [Number] years of experience in demand planning, category management, or supply chain within a global setting. • Expertise in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and statistical forecasting. • Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams. •• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. • Ability to lead teams • Experience in scenario analysis and new product launch planning. • Proficiency with SAP, Oracle O9, or other forecasting tools.
Roles and Responsibilities: •This role requires proactive identification, definition and solving of complex problems that have impact on the direction of the business or work effort, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth knowledge of Accenture • It requires development and execution of strategy to achieve key business objectives in area of responsibility • Interaction is with senior management levels at a client and/or within Accenture, involving negotiation or influencing on critical matters • Individual should have wide latitude in decision making and determination of objectives and approaches to critical assignments • Decisions have a major and lasting impact on areas outside of own responsibility • Individual manages large complex teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture • Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts