Supply Chain Operations Lead – Inventory Planning And Materials Management - Remote Eligible

Supply Chain Operations Lead

The Supply Chain Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material and spare parts availability across multiple sites while optimizing inventory levels and working capital. This role partners closely with Procurement, Suppliers, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to manage material planning, inventory accuracy, master data governance, and process automation. The individual will leverage MRP systems, analytics, and continuous improvement practices to prevent stock-outs, resolve material constraints, and support scalable operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Materials Management

• Partner with Procurement teams and suppliers to ensure a steady flow of materials across all sites without overcapitalizing inventory.
• Support spare parts fulfillment by managing material demand signals using MRP software.
• Anticipate stock requirements based on current operations and future site or functional needs.
• Analyze inventory levels to support both increased and reduced demand scenarios.
• Execute inventory transactions, including material movements and inter-site transfers.
• Analyze inventory across multiple sites to identify imbalances, risks, and optimization opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with SPL and Meta's Infrastructure Business Operations Services (IBOS) Central team to review site Materials Stock Locations (MSLs) and close identified gaps.
• Collaborate with SPL, IBOS Central, Engineering, and FacOps teams to resolve operational and system-related material issues.
• Facilitate review and reclassification of materials with cross-functional stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance materials planning, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Automate tactical and repetitive activities to improve productivity and scalability.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of strong experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, inventory management, or spares management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root-cause analysis.
• Experience managing master data, BOMs, part numbers, and engineering change processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MRP systems and inventory planning tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with Meta systems such as Fusion, FBPNs, and MSL processes.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with VBA, Macros, or other automation tools.
• Background in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Materials Management best practices.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here:

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario $35.58 to $59.62

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