Senior Manager, Connected Supply Chain – Planning, Kinaxis

Role Overview

• 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