Senior Associate_Distribution Center Design Modelling and Warehouse Management Systems

A career in our Advisory Acceleration Centre is the natural extension of PwC’s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in support for client engagements.

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients assess and optimize all elements of their operations.

Within Digital Operations Consulting, you’ll be able to learn and build on a variety of business skills that'll serve you throughout your career. Our team is composed of subject matter experts across a variety of industries including: Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods, Food/Beverage, Telecommunications, and Transportation & Logistics. We specialize in end-to-end Connected Supply Chain solutions, with deep expertise in Distribution Center Design & Automation and Logistics.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

Responsibilities

As a Digital Operations Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lead and drive work for end-to-end DC Assessment and Fulfillment Optimization projects
• Lead and drive work for end-to-end Distribution Center (DC) transformation engagements focused on evaluating current state, identifying improvement opportunities including automation, preparation of transformation business cases, overseeing design of future state including AutoCAD/Revit layouts and implementation of the chosen solution.
• Drive the assessment and implementation of DC related software package implementations such as WMS, YMS and TMS. This includes requirements gathering, vendor RFI / RFP, vendor demonstrations and technology selection and/or implementation.
• Ability to use client data such as sales volume, SKU count, growth etc. to perform analytics such as pre-slotting and cubing to determine future sizing of the distribution center
• Ability to work with the draft person to create future state DC layouts in AutoCAD/Revit 3D including location of mobile and fixed MHE based on pre-slotting information
• Assist clients in the identification of potential automation technology solutions, justified by the business case, which could help enable supply chain excellence (e.g. Dematic, Witron, Knapp, SSI-Schaeffer etc.)
• Ability to work with the client team to create required business cases to justify the proposed design to client executive steering committees
• Ability to create transition plans to assist in the overall business transformation strategy
• End-to-end fixed and mobile Material Handling Equipment (MHE) experience including conventional racking, automation, mobile equipment etc.
• Engage and work alongside client key stakeholders to gain input and buy-in to strategy development and to influence and execute the action plans

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve
• Extensive experience in DC Design & Automation advisory & implementation while in a consulting role
• Adept experience in the implementation of software packages such as WMS, YMS and TMS
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and associated value drivers and frameworks
• In-depth experience of analytical tools such as Alteryx and/or SAS
• Design and interpretation experience using CAD tools such as AutoCAD/Revit 3D etc.
• Engineering degree in a related discipline such as industrial engineering is a plus.
• Knowledge in business process improvement techniques, including Lean will be considered an asset.
• Exceptional people, project and change management skills
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS-Project
• Strong understanding of related disciplines, including supply chain strategy, demand/supply planning, order management, procurement/sourcing, and manufacturing would be an asset
• Storytelling and storyboarding skills to drive client deliverables
• Working knowledge of microsoft tools such as MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, PowerBI
• Strong understanding of related disciplines, including supply chain strategy, demand/supply planning, order management, procurement/sourcing, and manufacturing would be an asset
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills to summarize findings and derive insights in a succinct and comprehensive manner.
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal with usage of Google and MS tools
• Storytelling and storyboarding skills to drive deliverable development.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-based project environment. Comfort working iteratively and in situations without detailed instruction.
• An understanding and willingness to learn about Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods, Telecommunications, Food / Beverage, and Transportation and Logistics industries.
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives.
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.

Why you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.

The most connected firm through activity based working

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritize in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be