PWC

Connected Supply Chain, Planning - Kinaxis, Senior Associate

PWC$77K — $202K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, or Industrial Engineering required.
  • 3 years of experience in operations or supply chain consulting preferred.
  • Master of Business Administration is a plus.
  • Certifications such as APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, ISM CPSM preferred.
  • Proven proficiency in using Kinaxis technology for supply chain optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations.
  • Provide guidance on technology and data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility.
  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with clients.
  • Utilize critical thinking to solve complex operational challenges.
  • Drive discussions on operational standards and compliance with PwC’s guidelines.
  • Lead teams to assess and improve supply chain planning processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous pay for holidays and vacation time.
  • Family leave options including personal sick leave.
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience:
3 year(s) Preferred Qualifications:
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

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates thorough 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 thorough 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

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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