Supply Planning & Analytics Senior Analyst

Skill required: Plan - Supply Chain Supply Planning Designation: Supply Chain Plan&Analyt Analyst Qualifications: Any Graduation/Master of Business Administration Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years About Accenture 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 784,000 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.Visit us at What would you do? Accenture is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Analyst to support various supply chain operations planning services for our customers. In this capacity, you will be based out of one of our delivery centers and will have frequent interaction with team members and customers in the execution of projects. These projects will help customers achieve significant value in the form of improved visibility, quality, delivery, and sales performance. professionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client’s office or in one of Accenture’s 50 delivery centers around the world. What are we looking for? • A Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent •Preferred Qualifications: • Supply Chain Experience • Industry Experience- FMCG/Beauty industry preferred • Basic knowledge of ERPs like: SAP, and Planning Tools like: O9, SAP APO, Kinaxis. • Advanced knowledge of analytical/Business Intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau, QlikView • Exposure to forecasting models a plus • Exceptional multi-tasking skills • Attention to detail & high levels of accuracy • Solid understanding of and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis • Proficiency with Excel • Strong quantitative and analytical skills including Power BI • Excellent communication, organization/time management and problem-solving skills • Project management skills Roles and Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain statistical forecast models using historical sales data, market trends, promotional plans, and other relevant demand drivers • Analyze historical sales patterns, seasonality, and other factors to identify and understand demand behaviors. • Manage the SKU-Channel forecasts in the O9 system for a Brand cluster as part of a monthly Integrated Business Planning process cycle • Incorporate market intelligence, sales insights, and new product introduction plans into the forecasting process. • Continuously monitor forecast accuracy, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to refine future forecasts. • Lead or actively participate in demand review meetings as part of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. • Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to gather input, communicate forecast assumptions, and achieve a consensus demand plan. • Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to sales, inventory, market conditions, and external factors. • Prepare and present key demand planning reports and KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, service levels). Any Graduation,Master of Business Administration About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. 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