PwC

Senior Manager, Connected Supply Chain – Planning, Kinaxis

PwC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • District of Columbia • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $124,000 - $280,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.
  • Working in this area, 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum Degree Required : Bachelor Degree
  • Required Fields of Study : Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum Years of Experience : 7 year(s)
  • Degree Preferred : 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 intimate 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; and, 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 intimate 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 responsibilities 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
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • holiday pay
  • vacation
  • personal and family sick leave
  • annual discretionary bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
demand planningforecast developmentsupply chain optimizationquantitative analysisproblem-solvingcritical thinkinginventory managementcapacity planningsupply chain network planningcost optimization
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationinfluenceteam developmentstrategic advisingautonomyjudgmentcollaborationmotivation
Certifications
APICSAPICS CSCPAPICS CPIMISM CPSMISM CSMISC CPSD