Supply Chain and Operations Consulting Manager -Utilities Supply Chain
You are:
A Supply Chain and Operations professional who helps clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and/or fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chains. You use your data skills to develop and implement strategies that improve the entire supply chain process by applying cost efficiency, increasing business effectiveness, and creating synergies and collaboration across companies. You’ve also got the communication skills to make sure that everyone understands your ideas and how to get them working as quickly as possible. Your experience means that people look to you for guidance and ideas. And you know how to make sure teams get their work done on time, every time.
The work:
- The Utilities Supply Chain Manager is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing the supply chain processes within the utilities sector, including electricity, gas, water, and renewable energy.
- This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain management principles, utilities operations, and the ability to implement strategic solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations related challenges
- Spot and solve challenges using your analytical skills to dive into data and check that against the real world
- Lead workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processes
- Determine what methods and procedures to use when completing projects
- Give clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficiently
- Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth
- Use digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their organizations more effective and efficient
- Lead small to medium-sized teams with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge
- Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties
- Support client sales origination and thought leadership development
- Ensure that projects help clients meet their key goals
- Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live
- Use the latest analytical tools and digital tech to help clients find new ways to understand how to make their organizations more effective and efficient
Here’s what you need:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Utilities Industry
- Experience with digital transformation in Utilities (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives
- Minimum of 5 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 5 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry
- A Bachelor’s Degree
Bonus points if:
- You have a deep specialization in one or more of the following: procurement or 3rd party cost takeout initiatives; forecasting, supply chain planning and inventory optimization; manufacturing production experience in either continuous or discrete manufacturing environments
- You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs and demonstrating leadership
- You’ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
- You have a functional-level understanding of technology solutions
- Lean or Six Sigma qualifications
- You can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement
- Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $93,400 to $258,500
Colorado $93,400 to $223,300
District of Columbia $99,500 to $237,800
New York $86,500 to $258,500
Maryland $86,500 to $206,800
Washington $99,500 to $237,800
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