Supply Chain Operations Associate Manager

Supply Chain Operations Assoc Manager

Skill required: Fulfill - Order Fulfillment Planning
Designation: Supply Chain Operations Assoc Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:10 to 14 years
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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 Fulfill in supply chain planning refers to the process of completing customer orders by ensuring products are picked, packed, and delivered efficiently. It involves managing inventory, coordinating logistics, and ensuring timely delivery to meet customer expectations. The goal is to ensure that orders are accurately and promptly fulfilled. Plan the inventory or capacity that will be used to fulfill customer orders and determine transportation or delivery of the product through the supply chain.
What are we looking for? •• Demand Forecasting Support: o Assist the demand planning team in developing, maintaining, and refining demand forecasts for all product categories o Analyze historical sales data, trends, and seasonality to help create accurate demand forecasts o Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to incorporate promotions, product launches, and market intelligence into demand forecasts Data Management: • Collect, consolidate, and update forecast data from internal systems (e.g., ERP or forecasting tools) • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of demand data by regularly checking for discrepancies and making necessary adjustments • Assist in maintaining demand planning systems and tools to ensure data consistency and availability Inventory Monitoring: • Work closely with the supply chain and inventory teams to track stock levels and ensure that demand forecasts are aligned with inventory availability • Proactively monitor inventory levels, alerting the team about potential stockouts or excess inventory based on forecasted demand • Help manage inventory flows to optimize product availability and reduce waste (especially for perishable goods) Cross-functional Coordination: • Collaborate with various internal departments, including procuremen • Experience working in a high-volume, dynamic supply chain or retail environment • Understanding of key demand planning metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, stockouts, fill rates) • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
Roles and Responsibilities: •In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems • Typically creates new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures • The person requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals • Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor or team leads • Generally interacts with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture • The person should require minimal guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignments • Decisions often impact the team in which they reside and occasionally impact other teams • Individual would manage medium-small sized 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 •• Demand Forecasting Support: o Assist the demand planning team in developing, maintaining, and refining demand forecasts for all product categories o Analyze historical sales data, trends, and seasonality to help create accurate demand forecasts o Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to incorporate promotions, product launches, and market intelligence into demand forecasts Data Management: • Collect, consolidate, and update forecast data from internal systems (e.g., ERP or forecasting tools) • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of demand data by regularly checking for discrepancies and making necessary adjustments • Assist in maintaining demand planning systems and tools to ensure data consistency and availability Inventory Monitoring: • Work closely with the supply chain and inventory teams to track stock levels and ensure that demand forecasts are aligned with inventory availability • Proactively monitor inventory levels, alerting the team about potential stockouts or excess inventory based on forecasted demand • Help manage inventory flows to optimize product availability and reduce waste (especially for perishable goods) Cross-functional Coordination: • Collaborate with various internal departments, including procurement, sales, marketing, and logistics, to ensure demand plans are aligned with business objectives and operational constraints • Attend regular meetings to review forecast performance and adjust strategies based on sales and market trends • Support the communication of demand planning activities, including upcoming product needs, forecast changes, and inventory adjustments