Supply Chain Planning Consultant (Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, O9)

Company: Accenture
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Supply Chain Planning Consultant (Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, O9)Location: NegotiableWe are---We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn't mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what's possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.The Work...Accenture's Intelligent Platform Services Supply Chain and Operations -(IPS SC&O) partners with the world's most powerful platforms to push the boundaries of what technology can enable, empowering new ways of working and transformation at speed. With the largest and most influential tech ecosystem behind us, we play a pivotal role in helping clients accelerate their path to value.IPS SC&O specifically houses individuals who help clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain.The Accenture Technology IPS SC&O is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Business Solutions Consultant to develop and grow our Planning business for the platforms like Kinaxis Rapid Response, o9 Solutions, OMP & Blue Yonder.Supply Chain Planning -professionals develop and implement integrated supply and demand planning solutions that improve cost efficiency, increase business effectiveness, and create synergies and collaboration across companies.A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities: - - - - - - - - Supports identification, assessment of complex business problems -for area of responsibility, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. - - - - - - - - Closely -follows the strategic direction -set by management when establishing near term goals. - - - - - - - - Interacts with -management -at a client and/or within Accenture -on matters where they may need to gain acceptance on an alternate approach. - - - - - - - - Works in a team to determine methods and procedures on -new assignments. - - - - - - - - - Part of medium to large sized Kinaxis Business Solution teams -and/or work efforts -at a client or within Accenture. - - - - - - - - Ensure that the deliverables support for architecture, capabilities, and operations are consistent across the enterprise and meet the requirements. - - - - - - - - Part of a team to configure the system to support business requirements, design / configure different seeded resources like worksheets, Alerts, Metrics, scorecards, etc. - - - - - - - - Supports end to end testing during System Integration Testing - - - - - - - - Supports User Acceptance Testing - - - - - - - - Works on delivery of Supply Chain Planning Solutions to achieve a defined business outcome, working with Interfaces, workflows, and data management/data migration. - - - - - - - - Works to adopt standard business supply chain planning operating model practices.*This role is being posted in anticipation of potential opportunities on our team in early 2022 as we look toward the future, anticipating the needs that we will have in the new year.*Travel Note:For now, all Accenture business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only.Please note: The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities and guidance from a number of infectious disease experts.Here's what you need...Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate Degree with 6 years of work experience)Minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning OR minimum of 1 year of experience in implementation of Kinaxis Rapid Response, o9 Solutions, OMP or Blue Yonder modulesNice to have...Experience in other APS tools preferred - SAP APO, BY/i2/Manugistics/JDA, Aspentech, Quintiq, etc. or at least 1 full life cycle of Kinaxis Rapid Response, o9 Solutions, OMP & Blue Yonder implementationExperience of with technical design for inbound / outbound processesIntermediate knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response, o9 Solutions, OMP & Blue Yonder configuration/technical developmentIntermediate knowledge at least one major supply chain function: Supply, Aggregate Supply, Capacity, Order Promising, Demand Management, Forecasting, MEIO, S&OPIntermediate knowledge of functional integration (ongoing closed loop) to major ERPsIntermediate knowledge Understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response, o9 Solutions, OMP & Blue Yonder Graph or Data ModelsAbility two operate in a team-oriented environmentAbility to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment -Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsExcellent self and time management skillsAs required by the---Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Accenture provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado -only, the range of starting pay for this role is -$90,288 - $148,900 andinformation on benefits offered is here.COVID-19 UpdateThe safety and well-being of our candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top priority. Please be aware that Accenture roles in the US require all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Accenture will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process.What We Believe -We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. -Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.Read more hereEqual Employment Opportunity Statement - -Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, -religion, -or sexual orientation. -All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. - -Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. -For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy StatementRequesting An Accommodation - -Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. - -If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an -emailor speak with your recruiter. - -Other Employment Statements - -Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. - - -Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. - -Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. - -The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. -SummaryLocation: IL - Chicago; MO - St. Louis; PA - Philadelphia; TX - Houston; IN - Indianapolis; KS - Overland Park; OH - Columbus; AZ - Phoenix; OH - Cleveland; MI - Detroit; NC - Raleigh; FL - Miami; MN - Minneapolis; OH - Cincinnati; CA - San Francisco; NY - New York; CO - Denver; CA - San Diego; CA - San Jose; CT - Hartford; CA - Sacramento; VA - Arlington; CA - Los Angeles; PA - Pittsburgh; FL - St. Petersburg; WI - Milwaukee; CA - Walnut Creek; WA - Seattle; MA - Boston; NC - Charlotte; NJ - Florham Park; TX - Irving; GA - Atlanta; TX - AustinType: Full time

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