Accenture · 2 days ago
Global Supply Chain Operations Manager (Demand Planning)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expAccenture is one of the world’s leading providers of Supply Chain services, helping clients architect, build and operate high performance supply chain organizations. The Global Supply Chain Operations Manager will lead global demand planning processes, ensuring accurate forecasting and cross-functional alignment to drive business growth through advanced analytics and digital tools.
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Responsibilities
Lead Global Demand Planning: Architect and manage the global demand planning process, ensuring robust statistical forecasting, demand signal integration, and scenario planning across multiple business units and geographies
Advanced Forecasting & Analytics: Deploy and optimize advanced forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, exponential smoothing, machine learning algorithms) using platforms such as O9, Databricks, SAP IBP, and Forecast Pro
Data Integration & Automation: Integrate demand signals from multiple sources (historical sales, POS, market intelligence, promotions, external data) into a unified planning platform. Automate data pipelines and reporting dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SAP Analytics Cloud
S&OP Process Leadership: Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, facilitating cross-functional consensus meetings, scenario modeling, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure seamless alignment between demand, supply, finance, and commercial teams
Inventory Optimization: Apply advanced inventory optimization techniques (multi-echelon, safety stock modeling, ABC/XYZ analysis) to balance service levels, working capital, and supply constraints
Exception Management: Develop and implement exception-based planning workflows, leveraging alerts and root-cause analytics to proactively address forecast deviations and demand-supply gaps
Digital Transformation: Drive digital transformation initiatives in demand planning, including the adoption of AI/ML-based forecasting, digital twins, and real-time analytics
Master Data Governance: Ensure accuracy and completeness of planning-relevant master data (product, customer, location) across all systems (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, EDM)
Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen, Lean, or Six Sigma projects to streamline demand planning processes, reduce forecast error, and enhance planning cycle efficiency
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and improve key metrics such as WFA, Bias, Attainment, and Forecast Value Added (FVA)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of demand plans with business objectives. Support IBP cycles at affiliate and regional levels with detailed reports and recommendations
Team Development: Mentor and upskill the demand planning team in advanced analytics, planning systems, and best-in-class methodologies
Qualification
Required
A minimum 8 years of professional experience in supply chain management
A minimum of 5 years focused on Demand Planning in a Supply Chain position
A minimum of 3 years experience with materials management, fulfillment, or master data management
Preferred
Experience within the Beauty Supply Chain industry is highly preferred
Deep expertise in supply planning, inventory optimization, and capacity planning across global networks
Experience with analytics and scenario modeling tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)
Experience leading and implementing S&OP/IBP processes at a global scale
Strong knowledge of supply chain network design, risk management, and digital transformation
Experience with automation tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) and integration of external data sources for supply planning
Team development and leadership in a global, matrixed environment
Excellent relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to build, manage, and foster a high-performing, team-oriented environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights
Company
Accenture
Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Youth Business International
2018-10-01Grant· $6M
2001-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Laue
CEO and Senior Managing Director of Accenture Digital Inside Sales
Aditya Tandon
Intelligent Automation Canada Lead
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