Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Organization Summary 

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost-effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programs to drive both growth and profitability. 

In our Operations Transformation team, you’ll work with our clients to transform their enterprise processes by leveraging integrated supply and demand planning solutions to enhance their core transaction processing and reporting competencies, ultimately strengthening their ability to support management decision-making and corporate strategy. 

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be purpose-led and values-driven leaders at every level. To help us achieve this, we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies, and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

Job Description  

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with a strong technical background and extensive experience in implementing o9, Blue Yonder (BY), Kinaxis or SAP IBP solutions for planning. The ideal candidate will have completed multiple implementations and possess deep knowledge of these products and their technical architectures. This role focuses on the ability to translate business requirements to technical and architecture needs, and lead / support on the implementation journey. 

 

Key Responsibilities  

Drive a workstream while executing technical implementation of o9, BY, Kinaxis or SAP IBP solutions 

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications  

Develop materials to assist in design and process discussions with clients 

Conduct design discussions with client to align on key design decisions 

Support the design and architecture of the overall technology framework for implementations 

Develop testing strategies and test scenarios 

Identify gaps and develop custom design specifications 

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during implementation  

Ensure best practices and quality standards are followed across the engagement delivery 

Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal teams and client teams 

Travel may be required for this role, depending on client requirements 

Education   

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA / MTech or a Master's degree in a related field 

Certifications   

Certifications related to o9, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or other relevant technologies 

Required Skills  

Functional and technical expertise in o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis or SAP IBP, including reference model configurations and workflows 

Supply chain planning domain experience in demand planning, supply and inventory planning, production planning, S&OP, and IBP 

Optional Skills  

Advanced understanding of data models for o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis or SAP IBP 

Experience with other supply chain planning solutions 

Database: SQL, Python on HADOOP, R-Scripts  

MS SSIS integration skills, HADOOP HIVE 

Travel Requirements  

Yes  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Master Degree

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional 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 Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date