Kinaxis Planning Solution Manager

Accenture • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations practice helps clients improve planning, procurement, manufacturing, fulfillment, and service through functional consulting, data, technology, industry expertise, and operating-model change. The Kinaxis Planning Solution Manager works with clients to implement and optimize end-to-end supply chain and operations planning, aligning planning capabilities with business objectives and improving efficiency and delivery performance.

The role leads and advises clients on integrated planning strategy, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand and supply planning, Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), inventory optimization, process improvement, performance management, operating models, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and reporting and analytics. It also leads client workshops and project teams, applies analytical and digital tools, supports sales origination and thought leadership, and helps ensure projects meet client goals. Travel may range from 0% to 100%, depending on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working on integrated planning initiatives.
• At least 2 years of experience working in one or more of these industries: Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, or Industrials.
• Delivered at least 2 full-cycle integrated planning implementations, from design through go-live.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 years of work experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of work experience.
• Applicants for US employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Deep functional knowledge of enterprise supply chain planning processes, including demand forecasting, S&OP, replenishment, and inventory management, in one or more target industries.
• Ability to translate complex client business requirements into scalable, configurable solution designs with minimal oversight.
• Experience managing client relationships through the full implementation lifecycle, including hypercare and handoff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies aligned with organizational goals and the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.
• Lead S&OP planning, including demand reviews, supply reviews, pre-executive reviews, and executive S&OP reviews.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes, including forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Enable S&OP strategic and tactical plans through S&OE, aligning production schedules, inventory, order fulfillment, and logistics with business demand.
• Develop inventory strategies that optimize inventory levels across locations while reducing excess stock, stockouts, and working capital investment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce lead times, and implement planning best practices and technologies.
• Analyze supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and order accuracy, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Develop governance and operating models that integrate business needs across sales, marketing, production, and logistics.
• Communicate planning performance with internal stakeholders, including executive, sales, and finance teams, to maintain alignment on goals.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to reduce their impact on business operations.
• Analyze and report supply chain performance to support senior management decision-making.
• 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 ways to improve organizations and processes.
• Determine project methods and procedures, and provide clients with insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Challenge legacy ways of working constructively and use digital technology to improve client organizations.
• Lead medium- to large-sized teams with diverse backgrounds and skills; manage, coach, and collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Ensure projects help clients meet key goals and contribute to a positive impact in the communities where Accenture works and lives.
• Use analytical tools and digital technology to help clients improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 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: Manager