Accenture

Supply Chain and Operations Strategy Senior Manager

Mountain View, CA, US

Hybrid
Full-time
$122.7k–$317.2k/year
1 day ago
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Job Description We are: Supply Chain Strategy. We embed innovation, intelligence and sustainability in the way the world makes and moves things while optimizing resources, keeping people safe and ensuring a sustainable future for all.  Supply Chain Strategy consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot their supply chain to the future. We define Supply Chain as digital reinvention of Planning through to Fulfillment and believe that smart, sustainable, connected digital products and assets are about to create hyper-personalized industrial experiences, completely new levels of operational efficiency, transparency and traceability, tangible impact on sustainability and ESG metrics, and brand-new sources of revenue growth. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. You are: A skillful strategist and advisor. You know how to make the supply chain work for clients, society, and our planet - ensuring input products and services are received responsibly without interruption. And, what's more - you've got the real-life experience and analytical know-how to reduce complexity, optimize risk exposure / resiliency and increase long-term profitability. You have energy and drive in abundance, along with personal resilience, a passion for serving clients, and a love of continual learning. You have a flair for breaking down challenges into logical issues and constructing crystal-clear reasoning and root-cause analyses-an aptitude you use to decimate problems. You have both communication and people skills in spades, and as a leader you're a natural at appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams. The work: A Senior Manager in Transportation Strategy helps companies design and implement innovative, scalable logistics solutions that optimize transportation performance across modes, cost, and service levels. This includes work across transportation procurement, network design, fleet management, and digital enablement. * Partner with C-suite and senior executives to shape transportation strategies that align with broader supply chain goals and deliver measurable business impact * Address enterprise-wide logistics challenges-such as changing transportation costs, capacity constraints, and modal trade-offs-through data-driven, actionable strategies * Lead projects focused on transportation network optimization, including mode selection (LTL, FTL, intermodal, parcel, ocean, air), route design, and service level analysis * Develop cost-to-serve models and performance management frameworks to guide procurement and / or fleet strategy for carrier sourcing - including private vs. dedicated vs. for-hire options, across inbound, outbound, and last-mile networks * Leverage advanced analytics and digital technology to improve visibility, performance tracking, and exception management * Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among experts in logistics, analytics, procurement, and operations * Contribute to business development, including proposal development and thought leadership on emerging trends * Challenge conventional thinking and help clients adopt innovative transportation technologies and digital solutions to fuel growth * Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live by designing logistics strategies that enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability Qualification Here's what you need: * Minimum of 8 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives, with a focus on logistics and transportation strategy * A Bachelor's Degree Bonus points if: * You've got serious data and analytical chops when it comes to optimizing transportation networks * You can spot where to find new value in logistics and transportation, and explain it simply * You have demonstrated ability to create and articulate value propositions to the C-suite and senior executives * You've worked on strategic cost takeout projects * You know your way around transportation master data, transportation management systems (TMS), and network optimization principles * You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment * You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs and demonstrating leadership * You've earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree * Lean or Six Sigma qualifications Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. Role Location Annual Salary Range California $122,700 to $317,200 Colorado $122,700 to $317,200 District of Columbia $122,700 to $317,200 Illinois $122,700 to $317,200 Minnesota $122,700 to $317,200 Maryland $122,700 to $317,200 New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $317,200 Washington $122,700 to $317,200 #LI-NA-FY25 Locations

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