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 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.

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