Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Senior Associate

Job Summary

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.

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

• Preferred Knowledge/Skills: 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.

• Team Leadership: 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 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.

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.