Data Center Demand Planning Specialist
AccentureData 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 improvemen
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t 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 RapidResponse/Maestro, SAP S/4HANA, 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
+ 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:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $154,800 Colorado $63,800 to $133,700 Connecticut $63,800 to $133,700 District of Columbia $68,0