PWC

Kinaxis Solutions Architect, Manager

PWC$99K — $232K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain or consulting roles.
  • Proficiency in Supply Chain Management Software essential.
  • Strong background in strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
  • Expertise in data analytics and its application to supply chain optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze supply chain processes for areas of improvement.
  • Develop operational strategies to enhance productivity.
  • Guide teams to optimize supply chain operations and visibility.
  • Utilize technology and data analytics to ensure an agile supply chain.
  • Manage project planning, execution, and budgeting effectively.
  • Coach team members to leverage unique strengths.
  • Address client and stakeholder issues effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid holiday and vacation leave.
  • Personal and family sick leave provided.
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a Kinaxis Solutions Architect, Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing end-to-end visibility and collaboration within our Operations Consulting practice. You will work closely with clients to analyze supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness. In this client-facing role, you will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for confirming project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Responsibilities

- Analyzing supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance efficiency
- Developing operational strategies to streamline processes and improve productivity
- Guiding teams in optimizing supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility
- Utilizing technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network
- Managing project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion to meet client expectations
- Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and develop skills outside their comfort zones
- Addressing conflicts or issues with clients and stakeholders, escalating where appropriate
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements
- Establishing inventory levels and optimizing distribution channels for cost management
- Implementing supply chain transformation strategies to drive business performance

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
- Demonstrating proficiency in Supply Chain Management Software
- Excelling in strategic sourcing and procurement processes
- Utilizing analytical thinking to optimize supply chain performance
- Managing complex logistics and distribution channel optimization
- Leading supply chain transformation initiatives with a focus on innovation
- Embracing change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. 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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