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PwC · 11 hours ago

Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Director

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $410K/yr

10+ years exp

PwC is a leading professional services firm specializing in operations consulting. The Director in Connected Supply Chain will focus on optimizing supply chain operations, improving visibility and collaboration, and mentoring future leaders while driving business growth.

AccountingBusiness DevelopmentConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesTax Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead in line with our values and brand

Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership

Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same

Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking

Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers

Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together

Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm

Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements

Qualification

Kinaxis technologyDemand planningSupply chain optimizationInventory managementQuantitative analysisCritical thinkingTeam leadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor Degree

10 year(s) of experience

Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering as fields of study

Lead in line with our values and brand

Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership

Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same

Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking

Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers

Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together

Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm

Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements

Preferred

Master of Business Administration

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, ISM CPSM, ISM CSM, or ISC CPSD certifications

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

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

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)

Understanding and executing global inventory management