Connected Supply Chain - Warehouse Technology & Automation - Manager

d every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader 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.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.

• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.

• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.

• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.

• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.

• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

A career in our Connected Supply Chain (CSC) practice, within PwC’s Operations Consulting, will provide you the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their operations and move beyond the role of a cost-effective business enabler to becoming a source of competitive advantage. We focus on all aspects of Supply Chain Management, including logistics, warehousing and distribution, procurement and sourcing, planning and manufacturing operations to drive growth and profitability.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Required Fields of Study:
Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Economics, Management, Operations Management/Research, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience:
6 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree Preferred:
Master of Business Administration

Preferred Fields of Study:
Operations Management/Research, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering

Certification(s) Preferred:

• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader leading teams within a consulting or complex industry/distribution environment. Demonstrates extensive abilities of Supply Chain Warehousing and Distribution including demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Defining, designing, and reviewing warehouse operations, processes, operating model, product flow, planning processes including forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, S&OP / S&OE, capacity planning, inventory planning, and Integrated Business Planning;
• Developing detailed facility designs, warehouse layouts, material flow, material handling equipment requirements;
• Significant experience with AutoCAD, including individual responsibility for end-to-end concept to firm engineering design of complex warehouse facilities;
• Multi-dimensional knowledge, experience, and extensive understanding of material handling and automation capabilities including, but not limited to: ASRS, Shuttle Systems, Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMRs), automated packaging and labeling, and complex sortation systems;
• Demonstrating excellence in project management, leading direct and indirect reports in a matrixed and multi-echelon environments;
• Leveraging proven capabilities to work with complex planning data and analytical tools (https://e.g Excel, PowerBI, Alteryx, etc.) to identify overall supply chain and facility design opportunities, model alternative approaches, and lead business case development to support design decisions and investment requirements;
• Utilizing managerial-level leadership experience with recognized material handling equipment, automation, or facility design firm; and,
• Understanding of overall supply chain market best practices, trends in advanced automation, facility design standards, and landscape of providers.

Demonstrates extensive abilities and success history with managing the identification and addressing of client needs with a focus on design, process, and technology changes to supply chain organizations by:

• Leading teams to generate a vision for supply chain strategy, as well as warehouse design criteria and “four wall” operations, establish direction and motivate internal and external team members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation;

• Participating in client discussions and meetings, managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents, conducting analytics associated with planning processes and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues;

• Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; and,

• Providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

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PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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