Specialist/Associate Manager - Research - Supply Chain & Operations Domain

Research Specialist/Research Associate Manager

About the role :

ROLE : Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) Research Specialist/ CL9

INNOVATION : Assists and supports the development of thought-provoking insights through market analysis and in-depth review of trends, guided by the Research lead

- Draw on both traditional and innovative data sources and research methodologies to explore the key questions in a logical, structured manner

DATA DRIVEN - Analyze, visualize, and interpret data from multiple sources for client use

- Accenture is a data-driven organization! You will need to understand and audit the data needed to underpin effective industry consulting and strategy work

- Updates our proprietary in-house models and provides results to the practice when needed

- Can build dashboards and insightful visualization using BI tools like Power BI/Qlik

- Basic working knowledge Python, R or SPSS for statistical research, data modelling and visualization will be a plus

REPUTATION : At ease with number crunching

- Can easily work with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.)

- An expert in secondary information sources and data gathering

- May contribute to articles/blogs/thought pieces through Accenture's publication channels and other channels

BUSINESS :

IMPACT : Research focused on Accenture Business and Accenture's Clients business ("so what?") with major and long-lasting impact

- Credible in presenting work and results

COMPLEXITY : Ability to work on multiple engagement and geographies at any one time. Work is mostly virtual, but with global presence/reach

PEOPLE :

SKILLS : Collaborative working style

- Individual contributor role

- No people management responsibilities

Your skills :

We are looking for someone who has a comprehensive skill set :

- Hard skills :

- Business knowledge of supply chain

- Strong analytical and writing skills

- Ability to synthesize research into a compelling storyline

- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools

- Knowledge of the operations of large international companies, including core issues of the C-suite

- Proven ability to publish high quality reports and articles (publication in high ranking journals will be an advantage)

- Ability to present research findings to senior Accenture executives

- If required, ready to conduct market and competitive intelligence research

- Soft skills :

- Intellectual curiosity

- Proven ability to work with people and complex multi-country research projects

- Entrepreneurial attitude

- Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills in one-to-one and team settings

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately and effectively

Additional Information :

Reports to: Research Manager

Supervises : None. This is an individual contributor role

Qualifications : A bachelor's degree, preferably in science or engineering, and a post-graduate degree/qualification in business administration, economics, or statistics.

Good to have - Any additional certifications or licenses related to supply chain or research would be a plus but not required.

Work Experience :

- Specialist (preferable): ~5 to 8 years research experience

- Associate manager: ~9-12 years research experience

- 5+ years of work experience preferably in a consulting environment, third party research organization, or role in the strategy function of a supply chain organization. Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial attitude

- Experience with data science and visualization and design thinking as well as public speaking

- Worked with a start-up, global / large private corporation or institution, research think tank or recognized research provider or design company

- Presented to senior stakeholders

- Collaborated in a team of researchers, using research tools and methodologies, including on a virtual basis

Location : Bengaluru (preferably) OR Gurugram, India

Preferred start date : As soon as possible