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PwC · 4 hours ago

Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Senior Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$124K/yr - $280K/yr

7+ years exp

PwC is a leading operations consulting firm that specializes in optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. The Senior Manager in Connected Supply Chain will focus on enhancing supply chain operations and collaboration, while providing strategic guidance to clients on technology and data analytics.

AccountingBusiness DevelopmentConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesTax Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance

Focus on optimising supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility and collaboration

Work closely with clients to analyse supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness

Provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network

Leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results

Motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems

Apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate

Solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together

Develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams

Contribute to the success of the Firm

Qualification

Kinaxis technologyDemand planningSupply chain optimizationQuantitative analysisInventory managementS&OP processesCoaching skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor Degree

7 year(s) of experience

Required Fields Of Study: Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering

Preferred

Master of Business Administration

Certification(s) Preferred: American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, ISM CPSM, ISM CSM, or ISC CPSD

Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success in designing and implementing Kinaxis technology to drive measurable results in industry or consulting environments

Understanding demand planning and forecast development, impact of forecast accuracy on inventory levels, manufacturing costs, transportation costs, warehousing costs and customer service

Demonstrating ability to present complex supply optimization analytics in simple supply chain cost and performance terms

Demonstrating experience in quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to critical thinking and the ability to manage details in context of the overall supply chain performance

Understanding of capabilities of Kinaxis planning and control tower tools

Understanding the components of a demand planning process including: maintenance of demand data, statistical forecast, customer input process, internal input process, execution

Planning demand and supply for CPG manufacturing, Industrial Products, Paper and Pulp and Pharma Life Science

Managing Inventory management including tiered inventory levels and cost optimization with respect to customer service performance

Optimizing of supply plans consistent with overall corporate objectives

Understanding key performance indicators, roles and responsibilities and tools that support sales and operations planning processes (S&OP)

Assessing current supply planning processes and systems, and identifying opportunities to improve fulfillment of the demand plans while achieving inventory objectives across the tactical and strategic horizons

Developing and implementing of supply chain network planning, material planning and capacity planning optimization (Processes/People/Systems)

Understanding and executing global inventory management