Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism Managed ServicesManagement Level Senior AssociateJob 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.Why PWCAt PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more .At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.Job Description & Summary: A career in our Supply Chain Management practice, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their supply chain to move beyond the role of a cost-effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantage. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain planning and execution, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, logistics and warehousing, digital technologies to drive both topline growth and profitability. You’ll be a part of a team that helps organisation’s in transforming their supply chains into a strategic asset. You’ll work with our clients to develop a supply chain strategy, optimise their supply chain footprint and logistics, manage transportation and distribution, develop integrated business planning solutions, and leverage digital to make it future ready.Responsibilities:· Led a team of (Solution Architects, Integration Consultants, and Solution Consultants) against the delivery of RapidResponse solution for clients’ most pressing business needs. · Manage client relationships and expectations within original scope of the delivery, working to mitigate multiple agendas and tight timelines. · Take ownership of balancing the overall satisfaction of the client, while effectively representing both the client and our best interests. · Ability to drive and govern planning softward implementation methodology using standard framework - Design, Build, Test & Deploy. · Key responsibilities include understanding business requirements and translate into related product specifications/user stories definition to assist and guide Solution Architects/Consultants on application configuration aspects· Toggle between delivery on single focus client projects and large-scale multi-year rollouts, with team sizes up to 10 resources and multi-crore budgets. · Drive towards achievement of team utilization, revenue, and management targets. · Work with the Management consulting colleagues, Client Partners and Kinaxis and related partners to develop and support client services solution roadmap. Administer projects across the engagement lifecycle. · Be a trusted advisor to customers as a part of their business transformation journey by assisting them on solution adoption through center of excellence (COE) setup and change management.Mandatory skill sets:· Minimum 10 years Supply Chain industry experience, managing large scale implementations in software consulting services. · Practice Agile Principles, Scrum Master Certification · In depth Technical Project Management expertise, with at least 2 years demonstrated experience of implementing planning solutions. · Previous history delivering on multi-phase projects, rolled out over a period of 2+ years for Enterprise clients. · Able to travel 50-75% of the time mostly in India · Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, including C-level Executives.· Willingness to provide both a big picture view of client engagement as well as take a “roll up your sleeves” attitude towards project delivery. · Experience with supply chain integrated business planning solutions such as Kinaxis, Blur Yonder, O9 etc. · Delivering on projects and programs with a global focus for external clients.Preferred skill sets:· Proven record of execution to time and budget. · College/University degree - Business, Supply Chain, computer science, process engineering preferred. · Assess project performance and document lessons learned to increase institutional knowledge. Ensure solutions team adheres to Kinaxis methodologies and quality standards · Previous experience working in a Management Consulting/ Technology Product implementation environment.Years of experience required:8-12 YearsEducation qualification:B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E/MBA/MCAEducation (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of EngineeringDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required Skills KinaxisOptional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Planning, Communication, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Creativity, Design for Flexibility, Distribution Channel Optimization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Establishing Inventory Levels, Financial Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Inventory Management, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Trends, Operational Excellence {+ 15 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? 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