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Accenture - Philadelphia, PA
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
This role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office. We are Supply Chain, and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our Fortune 500 clients need big-picture change, so we come at their challenges from all sides with functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and extensive industry know-how. It's our job to show clients how to take major leaps forward in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment while becoming more sustainable and resilient. How do we do it? We call out the most important metrics. We cut costs, optimize capital, improve response times and consider ESG values. We connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. And we create strategies and operating models that really work. As the Fulfillment - Transportation/Warehouse Consulting Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading our consulting team and driving excellence in Warehouse Management/Transportation Management practices for our clients. You will be responsible to provide strategic guidance, manage client engagements, and deliver solutions that unlock Omnichannel capabilities for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Transportation Management/Warehouse Management consultants, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements, challenges, and objectives.
- Develop and Industry leading Fulfillment, Logistics, Warehouse Mgmt., Transportation Mgmt. solutions to optimize unlock and optimize capabilities, streamline business processes, drive customer experience improvements and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Develop comprehensive roadmap to enable Fulfillment capabilities in areas such as: Inbound Transportation, Outbound Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Visibility, Last Mile, Global Trade, Network Optimization, Network Design, Warehouse Design & Automation, Warehouse Operations & Planning, and Labor Management related activities for our clients.
- Define tangible Fulfillment, Warehouse, Logistics, and/or Transportation KPI's and metrics, strategies to measure and optimize them for our clients.
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' existing Fulfillment systems and processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend actionable strategies.
- Oversee the implementation of Warehouse Management and Transportation Management related solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in order management and leverage this knowledge to enhance our consulting offerings.
- Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, consulting or a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully leading client engagements and delivering measurable results.
- In-depth knowledge of Fulfillment leading practices, processes, and systems, including 4+ full lifecycle implementations on one of the following TMS/WMS platforms - Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, or Oracle.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a leadership role and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
- Minimum of 6 years experience working in a consulting experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, understand their needs, and effectively convey complex concepts.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
- Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
