Senior Associate_SAP IBP

PWC

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 12/1/2024

Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Organization Summary 

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost-effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programs to drive both growth and profitability. 

In our Operations Transformation team, you’ll work with our clients to transform their enterprise processes by leveraging integrated supply and demand planning solutions to enhance their core transaction processing and reporting competencies, ultimately strengthening their ability to support management decision-making and corporate strategy. 

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be purpose-led and values-driven leaders at every level. To help us achieve this, we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies, and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with a strong technical background and extensive experience in implementing o9, Blue Yonder (BY), Kinaxis or SAP IBP solutions for planning. The ideal candidate will have completed multiple implementations and possess deep knowledge of these products and their technical architectures. This role focuses on the ability to translate business requirements to technical and architecture needs, and lead / support on the implementation journey.

Key Responsibilities 

Drive a workstream while executing technical implementation of o9, BY, Kinaxis or SAP IBP solutions

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications

Develop materials to assist in design and process discussions with clients

Conduct design discussions with client to align on key design decisions

Support the design and architecture of the overall technology framework for implementations

Develop testing strategies and test scenarios

Identify gaps and develop custom design specifications

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during implementation

Ensure best practices and quality standards are followed across the engagement delivery

Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal teams and client teams

Travel may be required for this role, depending on client requirements

Education  

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA / MTech or a Master's degree in a related field

Certifications  

Certifications related to o9, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or other relevant technologies

Required Skills 

Functional and technical expertise in o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis or SAP IBP, including reference model configurations and workflows

Supply chain planning domain experience in demand planning, supply and inventory planning, production planning, S&OP, and IBP

Optional Skills 

Advanced understanding of data models for o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis or SAP IBP

Experience with other supply chain planning solutions

Database: SQL, Python on HADOOP, R-Scripts

MS SSIS integration skills, HADOOP HIVE

Travel Requirements 

Yes 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Master Degree

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Planning, Communication, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Creativity, Design for Flexibility, Distribution Channel Optimization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Establishing Inventory Levels, Financial Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Inventory Management, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Trends, Operational Excellence {+ 15 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

About Company

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a global professional services firm providing audit, tax, and consulting services. PwC helps organizations manage financial risks, comply with regulations, and improve performance through its expertise in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology.

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