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Accenture

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in supply chain with demand planning, 2 years using MRP software, and proficiency in Excel with formulas, charts, and pivot tables.
  • You will manage inventory flow, support deployment projects, analyze demand, address shortages, validate material data, resolve discrepancies, and automate processes for efficiency.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of supply chain experience with focus on demand planning and material management
  • 2 years of experience managing material using MRP software
  • Proficient user of Excel, including use of formulas, chart and pivot tables

Responsibilities

  • Partner with procurement team and suppliers to ensure all sites have a steady flow of stock without overcapitalizing on materials.
  • Enable on time new deployment projects by executing inventory transactions including movements and transfers, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Support material fulfillment by managing demand signals using material requirements planning.
  • Anticipating stock demands based on current and future functions.
  • Analyze inventory needs to meet increased or reduced demand.
  • Analyze and Address material shortages.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis to implement corrective actions related to stock-outs and other inventory exceptions.
  • Understand, gather and validate required master material data updates.
  • Analyze inventory across multiple sites and regions.
  • Identify excess after deployment is done and reclassify the excess to other projects or spare use.
  • Facilitate review and reclassification of material with XFN teams.
  • Work to resolve any inventory discrepancy issues.
  • Help automate tactical activities to improve efficiency and increase productivity.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Inventory Business Operations Analyst?

The primary role of the Inventory Business Operations Analyst is to manage and support Client's Data Center Operations and Deployments, ensuring a steady flow of stock while meeting service level agreements and business requirements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The successful candidate should have 3+ years of supply chain experience focusing on demand planning and material management, as well as 2 years of experience managing material using MRP software.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong analytical and communication abilities, proficiency in Excel (including formulas, charts, and pivot tables), and technical expertise in supply chain operations.

How does the Inventory Business Operations Analyst contribute to supply chain efficiency?

The analyst contributes to supply chain efficiency by anticipating stock demands, analyzing inventory needs, conducting root-cause analysis for inventory issues, and helping to automate tactical activities.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a specialized team that collaborates closely with procurement teams and suppliers to manage inventory and materials planning.

What tools or software should I be familiar with for this position?

Familiarity with MRP software is important, along with advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.

What is the company's stance on inclusion and diversity?

Accenture values inclusion and diversity significantly and is recognized worldwide not only for business performance but also for its commitment to these core principles.

What are the expectations for managing inventory levels?

The expectations include ensuring that inventory levels are aligned with current and future demands, analyzing needs to respond to changes in demand, and addressing any material shortages.

How does Accenture approach client engagement and impact?

Accenture prioritizes client engagement by caring deeply about the work and its impact on both clients and communities, embodying a culture of responsibility and stewardship.

Is experience in a specific industry required for this position?

While specific industry experience is not explicitly required, demonstrated supply chain operations and deployments experience is essential.

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Accenture

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations Services, and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities.

Culture & Values

  • Client Value Creation

    Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value.

  • One Global Network

    Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business

  • Respect for the Individual

    Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values.

  • Best People

    Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

  • Integrity

    Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions.

  • Stewardship

    Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage

    Employees have a choice of national plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP) covering a wide range of medical services and prescription drugs.

  • Parental leave

    16 weeks paid maternity leave for birth parents. 8 weeks paid time off for other parents

  • Flexible work arrangements

    Flexible work arrangements help employees achieve work/life balance while also meeting Accenture’s business needs.

  • Paid time off

    PTO encompasses traditional vacation time along with paid sick leave; days vary based on level and tenure from 17 to 27 per year.

  • Holidays

    We provide 8 paid standard holidays and 2 culture days (for any days you choose), in addition to the PTO program.

  • Life Insurance

    Accenture provides you with a basic level of coverage and you can purchase more coverage for yourself and your family.