Kinaxis Planning Solution Architect - Consumer Goods

We Are:Accenture Supply Chain & Operations practice who specializes at the intersection of functional consulting, data, & technology. Our Fortune 500 clients all the way through private equity backed portfolio companies 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, fulfillment, and service 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.You Are:A Supply Chain and Operations professional who helps clients in implementing & optimizing the end-to-end planning process across supply chain and operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving efficiency. You will work with clients in leading & implementing Sales & Operations planning, demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management capabilities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.As part of the working with the clients you lead & advise several aspects of integrated planning including:Integrated Planning Strategy: Develop and implement integrated planning strategies for clients that align with organizational goals, ensuring the optimal flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.S&OP: Lead S&OP planning including S&OP cycle of demand review, supply review, pre-Exec & Exec S&OP reviews.Demand and Supply Planning: Develop Demand and supply planning processes for clients, including forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management to balance supply with demand while meeting service level targets.S&OE: Enable strategic and tactical plans developed during the S&OP process and ensuring they are implemented smoothly across the supply chain. This includes ensuring production schedules, inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics are aligned with business demand.Inventory Optimization: Develop inventory management strategies, ensuring optimal inventory levels across locations while reducing excess stock, stockouts, and working capital investment.Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce lead times. Implement best practices and new technologies for enhanced planning and operations efficiency.Performance Management: Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and order accuracy. Develop action plans to address performance gapsOperating Model: Develop governance & operating model across sales, marketing, production, and logistics to integrate business needs and strategies into the planning processes.Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., executive team, sales, finance) to provide updates on planning performance and to ensure alignment on goals.Risk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., disruptions, supplier issues) and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on business operations.Reporting & Analytics: Provide insights into supply chain performance through data analysis and reporting, helping senior management make informed decisions on operational strategies.The Work:Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning related challengesAdvocate leading practices, policies & procedures for integrated planningSpot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills to dive into data and compare vs. industry peersLead workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processesDetermine what methods and procedures to use when completing projectsGive clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficientlyChallenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growthUse digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their orgs more effective and efficientLead medium to large sized teams with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledgeEffectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external partiesSupport client sales origination and thought leadership developmentEnsure that projects help clients meet their key goalsDrive a positive impact in the communities where we work and liveUse the latest analytical tools and digital tech to help clients find new ways to understand how to make their organizations more effective and efficientTravel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.Here's what you need:Minimum of 8 years of experience working with/on Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) projectsDelivered a minimum of 3 full cycle Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) implementations from design through go liveMinimum of 4 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries: Consumer Goods (preferred), Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, IndustrialsBachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experienceBonus Points if:You have proven experience governing multi-workstream enterprise programs with accountability for overall solution architecture across client and internal delivery teamsYou have a track record of leading executive-level stakeholder engagement and design authority decisions on complex, multi-phase implementationsYou have experience mentoring and developing junior solution and functional consultants across multiple concurrent engagementsCompensation 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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