Accenture
Sourcing & Procurement Logistics Management Consultant
Accenture, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
As an Logistics Management Consultant, you will have a dedicated focus on Accenture’s Logistics Center of Excellence to support all aspects of client-facing Logistics sourcing and cost optimization projects. You will be expected to work closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives and will lead consulting, problem solving, project management and data analysis that will be the basis for strategic client decision making. Further, you will play an important role in deepening the expertise of Accenture’s Logistics Center of Excellence and capturing knowledge to support business development opportunities while helping scale Accenture’s Logistics capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses some experience and exposure to Logistics procurement and/or negotiations across areas such as Truckload, LTL, Ocean Freight, Small Parcel. While depth in all areas is not expected at this level, you will be expected to infuse Accenture’s Sourcing & Procurement consulting business with any existing knowledge and to build upon your current Logistics Procurement base by demonstrating a strong aptitude for learning. Responsibilities
Project Execution Create robust sourcing strategies and recommendations Provide Logistics thought leadership and benchmarking Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables Work together with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables Coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm Work with contractors, consultants, and internal /external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders Contribute to the Logistics Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives Limited travel, as needed Business Development Support sales calls Develop sales-support materials Provide Logistics thought leadership Support development and review of client Logistics Spend summaries Work with team to identify and assess opportunities for savings and cost optimization through various Logistics sourcing levers Practice Development Create and curate deliverable content (POV slides, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) to capture Logistics category knowledge and ultimately support internal knowledge share and business development Develop and execute strategies to aggregate data for ongoing benchmarking, insight generation, and data analysis Assist with ongoing development and management of intellectual capital Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience executing Strategic Sourcing projects/programs, including exposure to Logistics negotiations Minimum 3 years’ experience developing and executing cost optimization strategies Minimum of 3 years’ experience spend analysis and savings opportunity diagnostics Proficient in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI) with experience building dashboards and models Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience Bonus points if: Management consulting experience with a well-regarded firm (strongly preferred) You have proven client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously You have deep Logistics category and procurement expertise in one or more of the following – Truckload, LTL, Ocean Freight, Small Parcel Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree Compensation and Benefits
All Accenture decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis covered by local law. Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, including location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in certain states as set forth below. Information on benefits is available. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The information on salary ranges is provided for specific locations (California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, New York/New Jersey, New York, Washington). Information on benefits is available. (Details and links removed for brevity.) Role Location Annual Salary Range California $63,800 to $205,800 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 Maryland $63,800 to $177,800 New York/New Jersey $59,100 to $205,800 Washington $68,000 to $189,300 #LI-NA-FY25 What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement. Requesting An Accommodation: Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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As an Logistics Management Consultant, you will have a dedicated focus on Accenture’s Logistics Center of Excellence to support all aspects of client-facing Logistics sourcing and cost optimization projects. You will be expected to work closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives and will lead consulting, problem solving, project management and data analysis that will be the basis for strategic client decision making. Further, you will play an important role in deepening the expertise of Accenture’s Logistics Center of Excellence and capturing knowledge to support business development opportunities while helping scale Accenture’s Logistics capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses some experience and exposure to Logistics procurement and/or negotiations across areas such as Truckload, LTL, Ocean Freight, Small Parcel. While depth in all areas is not expected at this level, you will be expected to infuse Accenture’s Sourcing & Procurement consulting business with any existing knowledge and to build upon your current Logistics Procurement base by demonstrating a strong aptitude for learning. Responsibilities
Project Execution Create robust sourcing strategies and recommendations Provide Logistics thought leadership and benchmarking Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables Work together with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables Coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm Work with contractors, consultants, and internal /external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders Contribute to the Logistics Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives Limited travel, as needed Business Development Support sales calls Develop sales-support materials Provide Logistics thought leadership Support development and review of client Logistics Spend summaries Work with team to identify and assess opportunities for savings and cost optimization through various Logistics sourcing levers Practice Development Create and curate deliverable content (POV slides, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) to capture Logistics category knowledge and ultimately support internal knowledge share and business development Develop and execute strategies to aggregate data for ongoing benchmarking, insight generation, and data analysis Assist with ongoing development and management of intellectual capital Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience executing Strategic Sourcing projects/programs, including exposure to Logistics negotiations Minimum 3 years’ experience developing and executing cost optimization strategies Minimum of 3 years’ experience spend analysis and savings opportunity diagnostics Proficient in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI) with experience building dashboards and models Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience Bonus points if: Management consulting experience with a well-regarded firm (strongly preferred) You have proven client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously You have deep Logistics category and procurement expertise in one or more of the following – Truckload, LTL, Ocean Freight, Small Parcel Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree Compensation and Benefits
All Accenture decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis covered by local law. Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, including location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in certain states as set forth below. Information on benefits is available. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The information on salary ranges is provided for specific locations (California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, New York/New Jersey, New York, Washington). Information on benefits is available. (Details and links removed for brevity.) Role Location Annual Salary Range California $63,800 to $205,800 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 Maryland $63,800 to $177,800 New York/New Jersey $59,100 to $205,800 Washington $68,000 to $189,300 #LI-NA-FY25 What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement. Requesting An Accommodation: Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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