Management Consulting Associate Director - Supply Chain - CMT Industry

Management Consulting Associate Director - Supply Chain - CMT IndustryJoin to apply for the Management Consulting Associate Director - Supply Chain - CMT Industry role at Accenture UK & IrelandJob Role: Strategy & Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager /Associate Director with experience in Communications Media and Technology (CMT)Location: LondonCareer Level: CL5 Associate DirectorAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next‑generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAs a teamSupply Chain & Operations is a major functionally‑oriented strategy & consulting practice: we help our clients reimagine and transform tomorrow’s supply chains and operations to positively impact business, society, and the planet. We do this through a human‑centred and data‑driven approach that encourages our people and clients to continuously innovate and generate significant, sustainable global impact. Built on the three pillars of customer centricity, zero based mindset, and responsible operations & organisations, this is what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain.In our team you will:Play a leading role in shaping and delivering innovating Supply chain engagements for our clientsLearn at the forefront of the industry, provide actionable insights to the world’s top organisations, helping them address priority C‑suite issues with strategies and improvements they can execute with speed and at scaleWork in a central role enabling our Supply Chain & Operations capabilities in working with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for helping the C‑suite and their business partners address some of the critical business issues faced today, including:Supply Chain Strategy & Segmentation (Operating Model, Process Design, etc.)Strategic Cost Reduction (Zero Based Supply Chain)Operations and Process Transformation (Prime Value Chains)Procurement Transformation and Direct & Indirect Sourcing OptimisationPlatform Driven Transformation (Technology Strategy, Systems Implementation, etc.)Integrated Business Planning: S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory OptimisationControl Towers & AnalyticsPhysical Logistics & Supply Chain Network DesignWarehouse Design & Warehouse AutomationTransportation & Last Mile DeliveryResponsible and Resilient Supply Chain: Risk, Performance, Innovation, Diversity, SustainabilityIn this role you will:Be responsible for leading projects and delivery teams in our Supply Chain and Operations practice to formulate and execute supply chain transformationsLead end‑to‑end strategy to implementation of supply chain digital and analytics capabilities, including but not limited to SAP, S4/IBP, Oracle, Coupa, Kinaxis, iValua, O9, etc.Drive supply chain transformations in line with client’s business challengesCreate capabilities (process/tools/people) in line with the future operating modelAnalyse and model financial data to support large scale cost reduction programmes, utilising functional and cost category benchmarks, process definitions and enterprise value targeting toolsHelp clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analyticsHelp clients harness digital and emerging technology solutions to power their operational strategies (including via RPA, IoT, Blockchain, Analytics, AI)Refine and optimise the client’s ability to organise and analyse financial, operational and external information to create substantial shareholder valueMaintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across digital, analytics, the supply chain ecosystem and broader marketplaceDrive and develop vendors relationships with our strategic partnersEstablish and strengthen client relationships with the CSCO, as well as COO, CFO, CPO, and Operations executivesLead business development opportunities and prepare sales proposalsBuild and manage highly effective teams of Consultants to help shape and execute client engagements, with a strong capability to develop the skills and capabilities of junior colleaguesContribute to global thought‑leadership and leverage the skills of others throughout the practice to enable cohesive delivery of strategic and transformative solutionsDevelop Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations assets, tools and PoV to support both sales opportunities and the education of the broader Supply Chain and Operations communityBuild and establish relationships with key third parties (e.g. technology providers, governmental bodies) that help to complement and expand Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations capabilities and PoVCollaborate with the broader Accenture network including Sustainability, Industry X, Technology and Operations to jointly shape and advance Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations agendaPlay a leading role in the development and education of our UKI Supply Chain and Operations practice.We are looking for experience in the following skills:Ability to analyse complex client problems, understand financial performance links between operations, supply chain and corporate results and think strategically to create a benefit/business caseExperience in the CMT IndustryAbility to manage the origination of new work, and drive the sales processAbility to execute programme management and large scale delivery of projectsExperience scoping and delivering transformation and innovation technology advisory solutions and services that includes advanced functional‑level understanding of at least one of the following: o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or SAP S4, Blue Yonder.Commercial management of consulting engagementsAbility to form strong client relationships particularly at the senior levelsLeadership; the ability to easily establish trust‑based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communicationStrong strategic thinking and team building with a proven track record in driving business outcomes for large clientsAbility to structure ideas and solutions, to communicate clearly and conciselyAbility to develop new concepts and break‑through thinkingExcellent written, oral and presentation communication skillsBuild and manage high‑performing teams and undertake career counselling responsibilitiesExperience as a SME with deep knowledge in an area of expertise based on experience, and act in an advisory role in meetingSet yourself apart:Significant consulting experience including: delivery to agreed scope, time scales and budgets from a top tier consulting company or blue‑chip organisationFunctional experience should include some of the following: Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Process Transformation, and SustainabilitySupply chain technology and digital disruptor awareness, including but not limited to SAP, S4/IBP, Oracle, intelligent automation, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and analytics; other specific systems / applications relevant from previous experienceKnowledge of core Supply Chain business capabilitiesWhat’s In It For YouAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Accenture UK & Ireland by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr