Energy Transportation & Logistics Strategy Manager

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Visit us at accenture.com.Accenture’s Supply Chain & Engineering (SC&E) practice is transforming how energy companies design, source, and manage the transportation networks that move products across their value chains.From integrated oil majors and independent refiners to chemical producers, midstream operators, and commodity traders, our clients rely on complex multi-modal transportation networks (ocean, truck, and rail) and a web of third-party providers including ocean carriers, port operators, terminal managers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs. Getting that network right is a strategic decision with hundreds of millions of dollars in freight spend at stake, and the wrong choices compound across every cargo, every lane, and every contract.Our Energy clients are looking for senior advisors who understand transportation not just as a cost line but as a strategic capability, one that can be designed, sourced, managed, and continuously optimized to deliver competitive advantage. We help clients build transportation strategies, rationalize carrier and 3PL portfolios, redesign logistics networks, and implement the operating models and technologies that make those strategies real.If you are passionate about transportation strategy, provider management, and helping the world’s largest energy companies build logistics capabilities that match their commercial ambitions, we’d like to meet you.The WorkAs an Energy Transportation & Logistics Strategy Manager, you will:Industry & Client LeadershipServe as a trusted strategic advisor to energy clients across upstream, midstream, downstream, chemicals, and commodity trading on transportation network strategy, third-party provider management, and logistics operating model designHelp clients define and execute transportation strategies across ocean freight, truck, rail, and intermodal, including make-vs-buy decisions, modal mix optimization, carrier portfolio design, and logistics network restructuringTranslate complex transportation challenges (freight cost volatility, carrier capacity constraints, port congestion, 3PL performance failures, and contract misalignment) into clear strategic options with quantified business casesLead executive workshops, transportation network assessments, provider strategy reviews, and business case development with VP-level and C-suite stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial, Operations, and ProcurementTransportation Strategy & Network DesignLead transportation network design engagements: modal analysis, lane-level cost modeling, origin-to-destination optimization across ocean, rail, truck, and intermodal, and strategic network restructuring recommendationsDevelop carrier portfolio strategies that balance cost, capacity, reliability, and risk across ocean carriers, Class I and short-line rail, over-the-road trucking, heavy haul and specialized carriers, and intermodal service providersAdvise clients on port and terminal strategy: port selection, berth access and allocation, terminal operator relationships, dwell time reduction, and port congestion mitigationDesign freight sourcing strategies and support RFP development, carrier evaluation, contract negotiation, and rate benchmarking across all transportation modesBuild freight spend analytics frameworks and transportation benchmarks that give clients visibility into where they are overpaying, underperforming, or exposedThird-Party Provider Strategy & ManagementDevelop 3PL, ocean carrier, port operator, and terminal provider strategies: scope definition, make-vs-buy analysis, provider segmentation, relationship model design, and performance governance frameworksDesign provider management operating models that define roles, responsibilities, performance metrics, escalation paths, and contract structures across the full provider ecosystemLead 3PL and carrier performance transformation programs: diagnostics, root cause analysis, improvement roadmaps, and governance redesign to convert underperforming provider relationships into competitive advantagesAdvise on transportation contract strategy: structure, duration, flexibility provisions, performance incentives, volume commitments, and risk-sharing mechanisms across ocean, rail, and truck contractsSupport provider selection processes for major transportation and logistics outsourcing decisions, including RFP design, proposal evaluation, and commercial negotiation supportDelivery & Team LeadershipLead consulting teams and transportation strategy programs from diagnostic through implementation, managing quality, timeline, and client relationships across complex multi-workstream engagementsManage senior client stakeholders across Logistics, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations, translating transportation strategy into decisions that those stakeholders can own and executeMentor and develop Managers and Consultants; build the transportation strategy talent base within the SC&E Energy practiceShape Accenture’s market-facing point of view on energy transportation strategy through published research, industry forums, and client-ready intellectual propertyBusiness DevelopmentOwn a meaningful portion of the practice’s commercial pipeline; originate, develop, and lead transportation strategy opportunities across the Energy portfolioLeverage your network across logistics and transportation functions at energy companies, ocean carriers, port operators, rail carriers, and 3PL providers to identify and advance commercial opportunitiesBring transportation sector credentials, provider ecosystem relationships, and market intelligence into competitive pursuitsDrive growth of Accenture’s Energy Transportation & Logistics Strategy practice through account expansion and new client originationTravel Requirements:Travel is required for this role and could vary up to 80%Here’s What You NeedMinimum of 5 years of combined industry and consulting experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain, including meaningful exposure to executive-level client or stakeholder relationships and multi-modal transportation strategy.Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation strategy, logistics network design, freight sourcing, or third-party provider management across two or more modes: ocean/marine, truck, or railMinimum of 5 years of experience working in or advising energy sector clients: upstream, midstream, downstream, chemicals, commodity trading, or adjacent asset-intensive industriesBachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)Bonus Points If You HaveDemonstrated commercial track record: experience originating or leading new client engagements in transportation strategy, carrier management, or logistics network designMulti-modal depth: hands-on expertise across at least two of: ocean freight (liner or tanker), Class I rail, over-the-road trucking, or heavy/specialized transport, plus working knowledge of port and terminal operationsThird-party provider strategy experience: 3PL selection and governance, ocean carrier contract strategy, port operator management, or major transportation outsourcing decisionsA track record of delivering transportation strategy, network optimization, carrier management, or logistics operating model programs with clear commercial impactExperience leading senior client or stakeholder engagements across Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Commercial functionsAdditional experience we value:Ocean freight: liner shipping dynamics, tanker chartering, freight rate forecasting, port congestion analysis, IMO regulatory impact (MARPOL, CII), and carrier alliance structuresRail: Class I carrier relationships, rail contract structures (confidential contracts, volume incentives), unit train operations, intermodal strategy, and short-line rail integrationTruck: over-the-road carrier strategy, dedicated vs. common carrier models, spot vs. contract rate management, heavy haul and specialized transport for energy equipment and materialsPort and terminal strategy: port selection criteria, terminal operator evaluation, berth allocation, dwell time and port cost benchmarking, and port congestion mitigationFreight analytics and technology: TMS selection and implementation, freight spend analytics, carrier performance dashboards, control tower design, and digital freight platformsEnergy-specific logistics: crude-by-rail, refined products distribution, LNG truck/rail transport, frac sand and oilfield equipment logistics, chemical distributionLogistics contract strategy: RFP design, carrier evaluation scorecards, contract negotiation, rate benchmarking, and fuel surcharge managementAPICS CLTD, CPIM, or CSCP certification; MBA or advanced degree in supply chain, logistics, or a quantitative fieldEnergy transition logistics: clean fuel distribution, hydrogen logistics, biofuels supply chain, offshore wind marine logisticsCompensation 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. 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