accentureCharlotte, NC
Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain
Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain
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As an Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, you design and steer complex, outcomes-driven supply chain solutions for large deals. You engage with senior clients, articulating strategic value and aligning Accenture’s assets—people, processes, technology, and AI—to client objectives. You lead discovery, coordinate across industry groups, and ensure deal closure and smooth handover to delivery. This role blends deep domain expertise with commercial acumen in a client-facing, advisory capacity. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability 401(k) plan bonus opportunities paid holidays paid time off
Responsibilities:
Architect end-to-end solutions for large-scale managed services deals (planning, forecasting, materials planning, S&OP, order management, logistics, inventory analysis, warranty/aftersales, reverse logistics, master data management) Lead client discovery and requirements-gathering with senior buyers, translating business challenges into concrete solutions Orchestrate Accenture assets (talent, processes, technology, AI tools) to design commercially viable, operationally sound solutions Manage industry group and vertical relationships and senior client interactions Drive sign-off of the solution with input from industry groups on objectives, context, risk, budget, and preferences Manage sales team and SMEs during the sales process; coordinate with delivery organization Coordinate with legal/commercial/regulatory teams to ensure standards and contractual requirements Collaborate on Terms and Conditions input; may be accountable for specific contractual terms Develop cost model estimates with delivery and pricing teams to define scope Align final solution architecture, SOW, schedules, and terms with client agreements Identify leadership contacts for service transition and handover of the solution Apply AI/agentic tools to embed intelligent automation and autonomous processes in client solutions Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in supply chain managed services Travel up to 0–100% depending on business needs
Key requirements:
8+ years as a Solution Architect, Business Consultant, or similar in supply chain/operations/managed services 2+ years in Supply Chain As-a-Service or supply chain managed services 2+ years in business development, sales strategy, or proposal development 2+ years in outsourcing, solution planning, and deal shaping 1+ year working knowledge of leading supply chain platforms (SAP S/4HANA/IBP, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, Oracle SCM Cloud) 1+ year proficiency with AI tools (Claude, Gemini, GPT, Copilot) and understanding of applying AI in supply chain Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (min 12 years) work experience Bonus: MBA or advanced degree Knowledge of source-to-pay functions; experience with Negotiate to Close and win strategy; pricing strategy; service transition and realization methodologies Strong analytical skills; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint Client-facing mindset Strong communication and relationship-building with senior stakeholders Commercial acumen and negotiation skills SAP S/4HANA IBP Blue Yonder
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Level
Manager
Location
Charlotte, NC
Occupation
Supply Chain Managers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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