Accenture

Supply Chain Data Science Manager

Posted on: 7 Mar 2021

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

We are:

Applied Intelligence, the people who love using data to tell a story. Were also the worlds largest team of data scientists, data engineers, and experts in machine learning and AI. A great day for us? Solving big problems using the latest tech, serious brain power, and deep knowledge of just about every industry. We believe a mix of data, analytics, automation, and responsible AI can do almost anythingspark digital metamorphoses, widen the range of what humans can do, and breathe life into smart products and services. Want to join our crew of sharp analytical minds? Visit us here to find out more about Applied Intelligence.

You are:

A data expert with serious analytical and statistical chops. You know how to take massive amounts of data and find the insights our clients need to help their companies do more. You already have an exposure to functional supply chain use cases.

The work:

* Solve complex supply chain challenges using data and analytics
* Design, build and deploy diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive models using statistical modeling, machine learning, and operations research
* Find ways to turn clients business goals into digital products
* Use structured decision-making to complete projects
* Be an advisor to clients on how best to leverage data and analytics to solve supply chain challenges

Qualifications

Heres what you need:

* At least 5 years demonstrated experience in the application of analytics to Supply Chain (manufacturing, procurement, supply planning, demand planning and forecasting, inventory optimization, network design, segmentation, etc.) in sophisticated and complex environments including the use of simulation and modeling tools
* At least 3 years performing data analytics and modeling with advanced languages like Python
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

Bonus points if:

* You have experience in one of the following supply chain functions:
* Sourcing & Procurement: should-cost modeling, spend/contract analytics, etc.
* Planning & Fulfillment: S&OP, inventory planning, demand planning & forecasting, logistics and distribution, and demand segmentation
* Manufacturing: understanding of some of the fundamental concepts related to production/plant data and information systems, such as, automation systems, MES/DCS, machine sensors, line scheduling, OEE, quality processes, yield optimization, etc.
* Youve got client facing experience
* Youve got experience with cloud platforms
* You have a graduate degree

Important information

Travel

Racking up those air miles will have to wait, as weekly non-essential travel to client sites Monday through Thursday is currently suspended. For now, all Accenture business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only.
Please note: The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities and guidance from a number of infectious disease experts.

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Unless expressly indicated, this role is not open in the state of Colorado.

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