Director, Supply Chain (Operations Transformation)

Company Overview

There’s a better way to work in finance—and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO.

So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,000+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion’s future—by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Join us!

Transformation

With the increase in complexity of the business environment and transactions, CFOs of private equity backed companies are increasingly being looked towards to drive strategic insights for their business.  Finance organizations are no longer simply result reporters, but rather, they couple these results with forward looking data to provide strategic insights which are leveraged to make business decisions.  Efficiency of process and meaningful control environments allows for speed of financial reporting with increasingly accurate measures, leaving more time for the finance team to add future enterprise value, rather than look backwards.

Accordion's Transformation Practice is comprised of a dedicated team providing strategic advice to support PE backed portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions and events, including profitability improvements, finance process optimization, liquidity enhancements and digital transformation transaction.  We are doers and problem solvers – making sense of complexity and bolstering sponsors' value creation thesis's.

This role can be based in any of our US office locations and is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop supply chain strategies to support clients' business goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Understand clients' business needs and challenges to provide tailored supply chain solutions.
• Lead and oversee consulting projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants and planners, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Create a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate and manage teams of consultants and analysts to execute project tasks.
• Design and implement supply chain models/processes that support business capabilities, operational requirements, balance cost, efficiency, and service level objectives.
• Analyze large sets of data to identify trends and make informed recommendations.
• Develop forecasting models to predict supply and demand, optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
• Utilize advanced analytics and machine learning tools to enhance decision-making processes.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to incorporate market intelligence, customer insights, and promotional plans into demand forecasts.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and reorder points to balance supply with demand.
• Develop strategies for managing inventory across various locations and stages in the supply chain.
• Develop strategies to minimize shortages and ensure adequate inventory levels without overstocking.
• Optimize inventory levels across the supply chain to reduce costs and improve cash flow.
• Employ best practices, tools, and technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy in supply chain planning.
• Analyze current supply chain processes from procurement to distribution.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions in inventory management, procurement, production planning, and logistics.
• Help select, implement and optimize Supply Chain management systems such as ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and advanced planning software.
• Train staff in new technologies and processes, ensuring adoption and proper use.
• Configure software settings to align with the company's supply chain processes.
• Work closely with various departments (e.g., production, procurement, logistics) to ensure supply chain strategies align with overall business goals.
• Communicate with suppliers and partners to improve supply chain collaboration and integration.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure they meet quality and delivery standards.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Prepare contingency plans to manage supply chain disruptions.
• Train company staff on new supply chain processes and technologies.
• Develop materials and deliver presentations to educate stakeholders on supply chain best practices.
• Continuously assess supply chain performance and implement improvements.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, challenges, and advancements in supply chain management.
• Participate in professional organizations or networks related to supply chain management.
• Travel to client site as needed

Ideally, You Have:

• A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or Business Administration, or a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in supply chain management, with a portion in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing supply chain projects and delivering successful outcomes.
• Experience in a consulting environment, demonstrating capability in client management, project delivery, and team leadership.
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to see the big picture and drive changes in complex systems.
• Exceptional leadership skills, capable of leading and motivating teams to achieve business goals.
• Advanced analytical skills with a solid proficiency in solving complex problems and optimizing supply chain processes.
• Experience with supply chain modeling and simulation tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively articulate ideas, negotiate with, and influence stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software such as SAP SCM, Oracle SCM, or other ERP systems.
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to innovate and drive new solutions for supply chain issues.
• Capable of handling high-pressure situations and making decisions under deadlines.
• Ethical Judgment: Strong ethics and transparency in handling sensitive data and making decisions.

 Ideally, You Are:

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• A leader of others; you lead by example.
• A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels.
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
• Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing).
• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth.
• Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization.
• Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work.
• Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture.

Salary: $190,000 to $210,000 + benefits + bonus

Actual compensation packages are determined by evaluating a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, cost of labor and internal equity.

Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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