Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager (Fulfilment)

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Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager (Fulfilment)

Company

Accenture

Job description

Job Role: Strategy & Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager (Fulfilment)Location: London, Manchester, BristolCareer Level: Senior ManagerCompany BackgroundAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialised capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 738,000+ people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at .We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAs a team:Supply Chain & Operations is a major functionally-oriented strategy & consulting practice: we help our clients reimagine and transform tomorrow’s supply chains and operations to positively impact business, society, and the planet. We do this through a human-centred and data driven approach that encourages our people and clients to continuously innovate and generate significant, sustainable global impact. Built on the three pillars of customer centricity, zero-based mindset, and responsible operations & organizations, this is what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain.You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting waysIf you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.Supply Chain & Operations is seeking to recruit a Senior Manager with strong advisory consulting experience and a history of supply chain fulfilment projects. The Planning & Fulfilment community is one of the key components of Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations service line within Strategy & Consulting that operates across industry groups.In our team you will:Learn at the forefront of the industry, provide actionable insights to the world’s top organisations, helping them address priority C-suite issues with strategies and improvements they can execute with speed and at scale.Work in a central role enabling our Fulfilment capabilities in working with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for helping the CSCO/COO, and their business partners, address some of the critical business issues faced today, including:Warehouse & Inventory ManagementNetwork Design & OptimisationWarehouse / Fulfilment Centre / Distribution Centre facility solutioning, concepting and designWarehouse equipment specification, tendering, and project support, from initial selection to full implementationWarehouse design business case modelling and investment cost analysis, providing accurate budget estimates and financial justifications for strategic decision-makingMaterials Handling Automation in either warehouse operations or manufacturingWarehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) design, implementation and optimisation, driving automation and efficiency across warehousing and transportation operationsDeep understanding of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) business models, design and execute optimal outsourcing strategies and enhance supply chain flexibility and performancePlatform-driven transformation (technology strategy, systems implementation, etc.)In this role you will:Lead projects and delivery teams in our Supply Chain Fulfilment group to formulate and execute customer-centric fulfilment strategiesLead end-to-end strategy to implementation of supply chain digital and analytics capabilities, including but not limited to SAP, Oracle, BlueYonder, Manhattan etc.Lead end-to-end strategy definition through to full implementation and benefits realisation of projects in both digital technology and physical logistics including warehouses, manufacturing and associated distribution, e.g. warehouse automationDrive supply chain transformations in line with client’s business challenges:Create capabilities (process/tools/people) in line with the future operating modelAnalyse and model financial data to support large scale cost reduction programmes, utilising functional and cost category benchmarks, process definitions and enterprise value targeting toolsHelp clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analyticsEstablish and strengthen client relationships with the CSCO, as well as COO, CFO, CPO, and Operations executivesTarget and articulate value for clients and shape and coordinate complex RFP responses to bring the best of Accenture SC&O to our clientsLead business development opportunities and prepare sales proposalsBuild and lead highly effective teams of Consultants to help shape and execute client engagements, with a strong capability to develop the skills and capabilities of junior colleaguesContribute to global thought-leadership and leverage the skills of others throughout the practice to enable cohesive delivery of strategic and transformative solutionsBuild and establish relationships with key third parties (e.g. technology providers, NGOs, governmental bodies) that help to complement and expand Accenture’s capabilities and PoVWe are looking for experience in the following skills:Analyse complex client problems, understand financial performance links between operations, supply chain and corporate results and think strategically to create a benefit/business caseManage the origination of new work, and drive the sales processExecute programme management and large scale delivery of projectsCommercial management of consulting engagementsAbility to form strong client relationships particularly at the senior levelsLeadership; the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communicationStrong strategic thinking and team building with a proven track record in driving business outcomes for large clientsAbility to structure ideas and solutions, to communicate clearly and conciselyAbility to develop new concepts and break-through thinkingExcellent written, oral and presentation communication skillsBuild and lead high-performing teamsSet yourself apart:10-15 years of consulting and/or project delivery experience within fulfilment/logistics teams, including successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budgets, ideally gained at a top-tier consulting firm or blue-chip organizationFunctional experience should include some of the following: distributed order management, inventory management, distribution and logistics, transport sourcing, global trade managementSupply chain technology and digital disruptor awareness, including but not limited to SAP, Oracle, BlueYonder, Manhattan, intelligent automation, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and analytics, etc.; other specific systems / applications relevant from previous experienceExperience working in one or more of Consumer Goods, Energy, Manufacturing, High-Tech (including Aerospace & Defence), Chemical & Natural Resources, Life Sciences, Retail, Omnichannel, Capital Projects and LogisticsWhat’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.Closing Date for Applications: 31/12/2024Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.ACNConsultXAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us atEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:58:39 GMT

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