Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Senior Associate

Senior Associate, Operations Consulting

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In connected supply chain at PwC, you will focus on optimising supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility and collaboration. You will work closely with clients to analyse supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness. Working in this area, you will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering Minimum Years of Experience: 3 year(s) Preferred Qualifications: Degree Preferred: Master of Business Administration Certification(s) Preferred: American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, ISM CPSM, ISM CSM, or ISC CPSD

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Designing and implementing Kinaxis technology to drive measurable results in industry or consulting environments;
• Understanding demand planning and forecast development, impact of forecast accuracy on inventory levels, manufacturing costs, transportation costs, warehousing costs and customer service;
• Demonstrating ability to present complex supply optimization analytics in simple supply chain cost and performance terms; and,
• Demonstrating experience in quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to critical thinking and the ability to manage details in context of the overall supply chain performance.
• Understanding of capabilities of Kinaxis planning and control tower tools;
• Understanding the components of a demand planning process including: maintenance of demand data, statistical forecast, customer input process, internal input process, execution;
• Planning demand and supply for CPG manufacturing, Industrial Products, Paper and Pulp and Pharma Life Science;
• Managing Inventory management including tiered inventory levels and cost optimization with respect to customer service performance;
• Optimizing of supply plans consistent with overall corporate objectives ;
• Understanding key performance indicators, roles and responsibilities and tools that support sales and operations planning processes (S&OP );
• Assessing current supply planning processes and systems, and identifying opportunities to improve fulfillment of the demand plans while achieving inventory objectives across the tactical and strategic horizons;
• Developing and implementing of supply chain network planning, material planning and capacity planning optimization (Processes/People/Systems); and,
• Understanding and executing global inventory management

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%