Kinaxis Planning Solution Consultant - Consumer Goods

Accenture • Tampa, FL

1d • $54,400 - $196,000

About The Position

Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations practice helps clients address planning, procurement, manufacturing, fulfillment, and service challenges through functional consulting, data, and technology. The Kinaxis Planning Solution Consultant works with clients to implement and optimize end-to-end supply chain planning processes and align them with business objectives. The role focuses on Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) implementations and planning capabilities such as Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand and supply planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE).

The consultant develops integrated planning strategies and operating models, guides planning processes and performance improvement, and uses analytics and digital technology to help clients improve efficiency, service, and decision-making. The role also leads client workshops and project teams, coaches colleagues, contributes to sales origination and thought leadership, and supports projects in achieving client goals. Travel may be required, ranging from 0% to 100% depending on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working with or on Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) projects.
• Delivered at least 1 full-cycle Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) implementation from design through go-live.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following industries: Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, or Industrials.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or a minimum of 12 years of work experience; with an associate degree, a minimum of 6 years of work experience is required.
• Ability to configure and validate planning solutions under the guidance of a senior delivery team using a structured implementation methodology.
• Foundational knowledge of core supply chain planning concepts and aptitude for learning a planning platform rapidly.
• Effective communication skills and early-career client-facing experience in workshops, requirements gathering, or UAT facilitation.
• Ability to travel as required by business needs and client requirements, with travel varying from 0% to 100%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Consumer Goods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead S&OP planning, including demand reviews, supply reviews, pre-executive reviews, and executive reviews.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes, including forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Enable S&OP plans through S&OE and align production schedules, inventory, order fulfillment, and logistics with business demand.
• Develop inventory strategies that optimize stock across locations and reduce excess inventory, stockouts, and working capital investment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce lead times, and implement planning best practices and technologies.
• Identify and analyze supply chain KPIs and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Develop governance and operating models integrating sales, marketing, production, and logistics into planning processes.
• Communicate planning performance with stakeholders, including executive teams, sales, and finance, and support alignment on goals.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and report supply chain performance to inform management decisions.
• Find solutions to clients’ integrated planning challenges and advocate leading practices, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze data and compare client performance with industry peers to identify and solve challenges.
• Lead workshops to identify organizational and process improvements.
• Determine project methods and procedures and ensure projects meet client goals.
• Provide clients with insights and challenge legacy practices to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Use digital technology and analytical tools to help clients improve their organizations.
• Lead medium- to large-sized teams and manage, coach, and collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Contribute to positive impact in the communities where Accenture works and lives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level