Data Science Consultant - Supply Chain at Accenture

Data Science Consultant - Supply Chain

Accenture, Multiple Locations, USA

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Role Description

A professional in this position, at this level within Accenture has the following responsibilities:

Bring products to market quickly, efficiently and seamlessly with advanced analytic algorithms and AI to solve complex supply chain and logistic challenges and realize customer strategy
Design, develop and deploy state-of-the-art, data-driven predictive and prescriptive models to solve business problems using the latest and most appropriate technologies in statistical modeling, machine learning and optimization
Convert desired outcomes into value-based business initiatives, linking them to specific analytics, and applying interpretation methods/ techniques to create value
Ability to implement and execute structured decision-making. Acts independently to determine best possible methods and procedures to deliver against Enterprise Data & Analytics assignments
Ability to meet travel requirements, up to 80%

Basic Qualifications

These are the minimum requirements for an aspirant to be considered for the position applying to:

Bachelor's degree in data science, applied mathematics, economics, statistics, engineering, industrial engineering, operations research or other quantitative/computational related field of study
1 years working and conceptual knowledge of supply chain industry methodologies and principles
3 years of combined success in supply chain management and operations experience; specializing in the area(s) of data analysis, modeling and simulation during the planning phases
3 years demonstrated results in the areas of Supply Chain Optimization Projects (inventory optimization, network design, network redesign, and architecture) in sophisticated and complex environments including the use of simulation and modeling tools (Llamasoft, IBM: LNP and IPFA), CPLEX, or other similar)
3 years of performing data analytics and modeling with advanced languages (e.g., Python or R)
5 years of experience with real data

Preferred Skills

Graduate degree in a mathematical/engineering field of study, supply chain, or an MBA with emphasis on supply chain and operations
Working knowledge of enterprise data tools and technologies
Working knowledge of analytics technologies (SAS, R, Hadoop, etc.)
Experience leading presentations and managing client deliveries and expectations
Experience with SQL

Professional Skills

Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Passionate about mathematics, statistics, data analytics and driving results
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership and management skills

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 and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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