Life Sciences Supply Chain and Operations – Supply Chain Planning Consultant

About the role

We are Accenture Supply Chain & Operations practice who specializes at the intersection of functional consulting, data, & technology. Our Life Sciences clients — spanning biopharma, med tech, and CDMO/CMO organizations — operate in one of the most complex, regulated, and high-stakes supply chain environments in the world. We come at their challenges from all sides with deep industry expertise, data-driven insights, and digital leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Integrated Business Planning (IBP), demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management capabilities
• Contribute to reliable product availability within the unique constraints of GMP-compliant, patient-centric supply chains
• Understand one or more of the following life sciences planning processes: Patient-Based Demand Forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization, or CMO/CDMO Supply Planning
• Spot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills to dive into data and compare vs. industry peers
• Avoid and solve challenges related to demand volatility, CMO/CDMO constraints, regulatory holds, and launch planning complexity
• Assist with workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processes
• Determine what methods and procedures to use when completing projects
• Give clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficiently
• Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth
• Use the latest analytical tools and digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their orgs more effective and efficient
• Lead small to medium sized teams with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives
• Minimum of 1 years of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries: Biopharma, Medical Devices / Med Tech, CDMO/CMO, or adjacent Life Sciences sectors
• Minimum of 1 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 2 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• Developing expertise in one or more of the following life sciences planning domains: Patient-Based Demand Forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization, CMO/CDMO Supply Planning, or Clinical Supply
• The proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
• Exposure to life sciences planning platforms such as OMP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP/S4, o9 Solutions, or Blue Yonder, or adjacent systems such as Veeva Vault, SAP ERP, or MES/MOM platforms
• Leverage Lean or Six Sigma qualifications
• Use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement
• Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Experience with life sciences planning platforms and tools
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

Compensation 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. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Schedule

Full-time

Location

Various locations