Supply Chain Functional and Data Architecture Expert (all genders)
Key information
- Publication date:22 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent), German (Intermediate)
- Place of work:Zurich
Accenture supports a variety of Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial clients in Switzerland by defining long-term projects and engagements for Supply Chain. These engagements require face-to-face interactions and on-site presence to provide efficient Supply Chain Planning Processes and scalable Data and Integration solutions. Your goal is to bring the expertise needed to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and with high quality, ensuring significant cost benefits for our clients in Switzerland.
What we expect
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team specialized in Supply Chain Functionality and Data and Integration Architecture, fostering future talent within Switzerland and across the EU.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery, from the pre-sales phase through to final project closure, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Manage contract negotiations with clients, specifically on Supply Chain Planning and related Data and Integration projects, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
- Collaborate with clients to assess their current Supply Chain processes, identify challenges, and define future requirements through regular workshops, meetings, and assessments.
- Lead new business development opportunities (e.g. RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) in Switzerland related to Supply Chain Planning and Data & Integration, providing necessary content, estimations, and pricing.
- Guide data mapping teams in the development of data transformations, filters, and quality rules, ensuring accurate and effective data integration.
- Make strategic architectural decisions, providing guidance to development teams on the design and implementation of interfaces.
- Lead Supply Chain Planning system integration projects (e.g. Quintiq, o9) and Data Integration projects in partnership with client to ensure seamless delivery.
Who you are
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT Architecture and Supply Chain Planning Solutions, with a strong focus on data and integration architecture for large-scale organizations.
- Proven track record in leading large-scale Supply Chain Planning Transformation projects for multinational corporations.
- Fluency in English, with at least A2-level proficiency in German; additional languages are a plus.
- Expert in implementing Dassault Systems Quintiq (Macro Planner, Detailed Scheduler, Order Combiner); experience with o9, Kinaxis, or SAP APO is highly desirable.
- Strong expertise in key planning processes, specifically including S&OP, S&OE, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Detailed Scheduling.
- In-depth knowledge of data models for major ERP systems (SAP ECC and S4HANA) and Supply Chain Planning systems (Quintiq, o9, Kinaxis)
- Expert in architecture of real-time / near-to-real-time data integration platforms for Supply Chain. Proficiency in definition of Data Quality rules and Monitoring dashboards for real-time data integration platform for Supply Chain Planning solutions.
- Experience in cloud-based solutions, and particularly Azure. Strong knowledge of SQL and programming experience with Databricks, Snowflake and Informatica.
- Excellent client-facing skills, including a proven experience in engaging with C-level stakeholders, discussing best practices, evaluating trade-offs, and managing risks.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to optimize project governance, team composition, and architectural decisions for maximum impact.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performance teams.
- Cross-cultural awareness and experience in working with global clients and teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is a plus.
What we offer
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity for remote work
- Comprehensive training opportunities and possibilities for ongoing education.
- Exciting career options.
- Our work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Access to the knowledge and experience within the global Accenture network.
Life at Accenture
In this role, you'll be part of Accenture Industry X. We connect #engineering and #manufacturing with data and technology. This is how we enable our customers to realign their product and value chains with digital twins, intelligent systems and networked manufacturing processes - for the industry of the future.
The Accenture culture: Here, YOU are the catalyst for change
Your unique combination of skills, personality, and aspirations sets you apart. When distinct talents, strengths, and perspectives merge, the result is nothing short of extraordinary: ideas that propel the world forward. This is we champion diversity and personal development at Accenture. Create a working environment where you truly thrive; with responsibilities that resonate deeply; with a workload that is perfectly aligned with your capabilities; and methods that are tailored to your objectives. How you wish to connect, further your development, and personally evolve rests in your hands. This is your career. We are mere facilitators, helping you shape it exactly as you envision.
Contact us
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We look forward to meeting you!
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