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Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.In today’s business environment, growth isn’t just about building value—it's fundamental to long-term business survival. So how do organizations sustain themselves? The key is a new operating model—one that's anchored around the customer and propelled by intelligence to deliver exceptional experiences across the enterprise at speed and at scale. You will deliver breakthrough business outcomes for clients—by harnessing talent, data and intelligence to revolutionize their operating models.Operations is one of four services that make up one Accenture –the others are Strategy and Consulting, Interactive and Technology.The Supply Chain Advisory Specialist is responsible for the following:Key ResponsibilitiesIdentifies, recommends, and implements operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of processes
Provides ongoing visibility into transportation movements and performance
Reviews and ensures all shipments have been successfully planned and successfully delivered
Manages tendering and execution of transportation loads
Monitors status updates from carriers in transit, appointment, delivered etc. and proactively communicate and resolve transportation exceptions
Provides customer service to clients and vendors during transportation planning and execution
Liaise with Continuous Improvement team to support implementation of operational and system improvements
Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Operations Management
Minimum 5 years of Transportation experience
Minimum 5 years of Logistics/Transportation Management such as inbound and outbound logistics, dispatches, depot management, or freight fleet management
Preferred QualificationsExperience with Oracle Transportation Manager or a top tier TMS Transportation Management System
Solid understanding of the core functionality required of systems to manage the flow of information through TMS Logistics operations i.e. Transportation Management, Load Building Optimization, Oracle, Carrier Management and EDI
Deep understanding of equipment types, rates and loading shipping constraints
Experience in routing, scheduling consolidation of loads, back haul operations
Understanding of transportation rules, regulations, standard processes and business policies
Ability to develop and manage client and carrier relationships
Professional level capability in use of desktop software MS Office Suite, with focus on analytical skills in Excel and Access
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