Business Advisory Specialist

Skill required: Supply Chain - SAP SCM APO Demand Planning

Designation: Business Advisory Specialist

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years
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What would you do Manage planning, procurement, distribution and aftermarket service supply chain operations, helping clients realize $5 for every $1 spent on our services. A solution used to support Forecast market demand for company`s products and produce a consensus demand plan either in volume or value or both. Make use of automated planning and management by exception.You will be a part of Supply Chain Management team where in you will be accountable to manage the Supply Chain and provide insights which will help in increasing efficiency by doing away with waste and facilitating greater profits. It also involves management of the flow of goods and services and including all processes that transform raw materials into final products.Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.7-10 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics with thorough process understanding.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, and experience with forecasting tools (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP IBP, APO, Oracle Demantra, or similar).Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What are we looking for Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activity to generate accurate demand forecasts.Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to incorporate business intelligence into forecasting models.Maintain and improve statistical forecasting tools and systems.Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes for deviations.Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and tools.Participate in monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to align demand with supply.Coordinate with supply planners to ensure inventory availability and service level targets are met.Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, bias, and inventory turnover.Support new product launches and phase-outs with demand planning inputs.Identify and mitigate risks related to demand variability and supply constraints.Work with IT and data teams to enhance data quality and reporting automation.
Roles and Responsibilities: In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures The person would require understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture Guidance would be provided when determining methods and procedures on new assignments Decisions made by you will often impact the team in which they reside Individual would manage small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts
Qualification
Any Graduation