Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Senior Associate

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess current supply planning processes and systems, and identify opportunities to improve fulfillment of the demand plans while achieving inventory objectives across the tactical and strategic horizons.
• Develop and implement supply chain network planning, material planning and capacity planning optimization (Processes/People/Systems).
• Understand and execute global inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years
• Preferred Qualifications: 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
• Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in:
• 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;
• 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.
• Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader including:
• 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

Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.