Supply Chain Operations Analyst

Overview

Accenture is hiring a Supply Chain Operations Analyst to manage order fulfillment planning, inventory and capacity planning, and supplier coordination as part of supply chain operations.

What you'll do

• Monitor and manage stock levels to ensure product availability, minimizing stockouts while avoiding overstock situations.
• Develop and execute replenishment strategies based on sales trends, forecasts, and inventory performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage order cycles, lead times, and delivery schedules, and foster strong relationships to ensure smooth operations.
• Place purchase orders in line with demand forecasts and inventory levels, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Analyze sales data, stock levels, and supplier performance to make informed decisions on replenishment strategies.
• Work closely with the demand planning team to review and adjust forecasts based on market trends and seasonality.
• Ensure purchasing processes align with budget targets, optimizing costs without compromising on product quality or availability.
• Address and resolve supply chain disruptions, delays, or inventory discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with logistics, warehouse, and sales teams to streamline fulfillment operations.
• Plan the inventory or capacity used to fulfill customer orders and determine transportation or delivery of the product through the supply chain.
• Analyze and solve lower-complexity problems.

What you'll need

• 3-4 years of experience in purchasing, replenishment buying, or supply chain management.
• Any graduation.
• Strong analytical skills: proficiency in data analysis, inventory management systems, and reporting tools.
• Attention to detail: ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Supplier management: experience working directly with suppliers to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and manage relationships.
• Familiarity with inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Quick to identify issues and implement effective solutions.

Nice to have

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.

Details

• Location: Mumbai.
• May require working in rotational shifts.
• Moderate level instruction on daily work tasks; limited exposure with clients and/or Accenture management.