Data Center Demand Planning Specialist

Data Center Demand Planning Specialist

Location:

Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Operations / Data Center Demand Planning Specialist with hands-on planning expertise and experience supporting operational excellence, analytics, and business transformation. The role combines demand forecasting, supply and inventory planning, cross-functional execution, and continuous improvement with opportunities to support Global Capability Center (GCC) operating models, data centers, and technology-enabled transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Operations & Demand Planning

+ Develop and optimize demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory strategies, and service-level performance

+ Analyze historical demand, market trends, capacity, lead times, stocking models, safety stock, and inventory risk

+ Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and regional stakeholders to align demand and supply; support planning and execution

+ Align procurement plans with deployment schedules for servers, racks, networking equipment, power systems, cooling infrastructure, and other critical components

+ Balance inventory availability, safety stock, and working capital while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence

Supply Chain Transformation & Global Capability Center (GCC) Enablement

+ Assess current-state processes and design future-state workflows, governance, controls, and scalable operating models

+ Support GCC setup, expansion, process transitions, knowledge transfer, and capability development where relevant

+ Contribute to transformation roadmaps, operational standardization, process optimization, and automation initiatives

Analytics, Planning Systems & Technology

+ Forecast data center infrastructure requirements based on deployment roadmaps, workload demand, and capacity expansion plans

+ Use Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro, SAP S/4

HANA, or comparable planning/ERP systems to support demand planning, inventory optimization, and scenario analysis

+ Analyze disparate datasets using SQL, Power BI, Excel, and other analytical tools; create dashboards, KPI reporting, and data-driven recommendations

+ Support planning system improvements, data integration, ERP modernization, and planning process enhancements

Required Basic Qualifications

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain operations, demand planning, supply planning, and/or inventory management

Preferred / Differentiating Experience

+ Mix of supply chain, procurement operations, and data center planning

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Experience with ERPs, i.e., SAP, Oracle, Ariba

+ SQL, Power BI, advanced analytics, and data visualization

+ Lean Six Sigma certification; APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

+ AI / Agentic AI transformation use for forecasting, planning, autonomous workflows, or decision-support use cases

+ Strong analytical problem-solving and knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes

+ Demonstrated experience with process improvement or transformation and cross-functional stakeholder engagement

+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related discipline

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 for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/25/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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