Supply Chain Consultant
@ Accenture

Calgary, AB
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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About Supply Chain Consultant

Accenture is a leader in supply chain transformation, working with Fortune 500 clients to drive change across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment. We leverage functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and extensive industry know-how to create strategies and operating models that work.

Your Role

As a Supply Chain Consultant, you will use your real-life experience and analytical skills to optimize clients' supply chains. You will be expected to diagnose procurement, planning, transportation, or logistics problems, and solve these issues with data-driven approaches.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve procurement, planning, transportation, or logistics problems.
  • Persuade senior managers at both Accenture and client organizations.
  • Decide on appropriate methods and procedures to complete projects.
  • Lead and manage small-to-medium teams, or work independently.
  • Ensure procurement operations align with overall client objectives.
  • Leverage digital technology to improve cost-efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Conduct workshops to refine procurement and client processes.
  • Travel frequently for client visits Monday to Friday.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning & fulfillment, logistics, or sourcing & procurement.
  • At least 2 years of experience in process design and integrated services.
  • Minimum 2 years working as a consultant in Professional Services.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

Bonus Points

  • Strong data and analytics skills.
  • Ability to identify and communicate new value in supply chain and procurement.
  • Experience running strategic cost takeout projects.
  • Familiarity with procurement tools such as Ariba, Coupa, and iValua.
  • Excellent communication skills both in writing and in person.

Key skills/competency

  • Procurement
  • Planning
  • Logistics
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Technology
  • Consulting
  • Process Design
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
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How to Get Hired at Accenture

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to Accenture and supply chain role.
  • Highlight analytics: Emphasize data analysis and problem-solving experience.
  • Show consulting expertise: Detail consultancy projects and leadership roles.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice answering supply chain and process design questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review supply chain analytics tools.
Familiarize with procurement systems like Ariba.
Study data analysis techniques.
Understand digital transformation trends.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing conflicting priorities.
Explain decision-making under pressure.
Share experience in team leadership.
Discuss handling client resistance.

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