Global Supply Chain Planning Associate Manager

Accenture•Hartford, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is required to be ONSITE in New York. Accenture is one of the world’s leading providers of Supply Chain services, we help our clients architect, build and operate high performance supply chain organizations through our global and flexible solutions. At Accenture, we partner with forward-thinking business leaders, of the world’s most dynamic companies, to transform supply chain and drive sustainable changes to their cost structures. As one of the leading supply chain operations specialist, Accenture excels at helping companies build the foundation for long-term growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional service through our exceptional people, and as an employee you’d enjoy a fulfilling career in an innovative environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. Accenture people build careers in four different areas of our business: Consulting, Technology, Business Process Services and internal Corporate Functions. Each area offers a unique career experience and a compelling mix of work and training opportunities, work environment and structure for career progression. Accenture professionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client’s office or in one of Accenture’s 50 delivery centers around the world. This position is required to be ONSITE in New York. You Are: Accenture is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain Operations Associate Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with external / internal clients to execute supply chain operations such as, SC Planning and Fulfillment, Materials Management, and Product Master Data Maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives and ensure supply chain solutions are addressing related client metrics and contracted SLAs for designated service. Manage delivery of practice services including inventory management and operational cost savings achievement. Demonstrate mastery in forecasting and scheduling, strategic development and performance delivery of the supply chain operations function.

Requirements

A minimum 6 years of professional experience in supply chain management
A minimum of 3 years focused on supply chain planning, materials management, fulfillment, or master data management

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in supply planning, inventory optimization, and capacity planning across global networks.
Experience with analytics and scenario modeling tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud).
Experience leading and implementing S&OP/IBP processes at a global scale.
Strong knowledge of supply chain network design, risk management, and digital transformation.
Experience with automation tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) and integration of external data sources for supply planning.
Team development and leadership in a global, matrixed environment.
Excellent relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven ability to build, manage, and foster a high-performing, team-oriented environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

Lead the global supply planning process using advanced planning systems such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), o9 Solutions, Kinaxis RapidResponse, and Oracle SCM Cloud.
Integrate supply planning with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics using ERP platforms (SAP ECC/S4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Analyze supply chain data and generate actionable insights using analytics platforms like Power BI, Tableau, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
Drive automation and process improvements in supply planning using RPA tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) and scripting languages (Python, SQL) for data management and reporting.
Oversee master data management for supply planning, ensuring accuracy and consistency of product, location, and supplier data across global systems using MDM tools (SAP MDG, Informatica).
Facilitate global S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and IBP cycles, scenario modeling, and executive reviews to align supply plans with business strategy.
Manage exceptions and proactively resolve supply disruptions, capacity constraints, and inventory imbalances using system alerts, dashboards, and root-cause analysis.
Stay abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in global supply planning, including AI/ML-based forecasting, digital twins, and cloud-based planning platforms.
Coach and develop the supply planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Represent the supply planning function in global forums, client engagements, and cross-functional projects.