Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Senior Manager

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. You will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Kinaxis technology to drive measurable results in industry or consulting environments.
• Present complex supply optimization analytics in simple supply chain cost and performance terms.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging, and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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.
• Understand demand planning and forecast development, including the impact of forecast accuracy on inventory levels, manufacturing costs, transportation costs, warehousing costs, and customer service.
• Understand the components of a demand planning process, including maintenance of demand data, statistical forecast, customer input process, internal input process, and execution.
• Plan demand and supply for CPG manufacturing, Industrial Products, Paper and Pulp, and Pharma Life Science.
• Manage inventory, including tiered inventory levels and cost optimization with respect to customer service performance.
• Optimize supply plans consistent with overall corporate objectives.
• Understand key performance indicators, roles and responsibilities, and tools that support sales and operations planning processes (S&OP).
• Assess current supply planning processes and systems, and identify opportunities to improve fulfillment of the demand plans while achieving inventory objectives across 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred Degree: Master of Business Administration.
• Preferred Certifications: American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, ISM CPSM, ISM CSM, or ISC CPSD.
• Demonstrated abilities in understanding capabilities of Kinaxis planning and control tower tools.
• Proven record of success in quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and managing details in the context of overall supply chain performance.

Skills

• Craft and convey clear, impactful, and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in ambiguous, challenging, and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation.
• Personal and family sick leave.
• Additional benefits available. View benefits at a glance.

Schedule

Full time with up to 60% travel requirements.