> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1248098-kearney-manager-digital-analytics-d-a-practice-connected-planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1248098-kearney-manager-digital-analytics-d-a-practice-connected-planning). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Kearney Manager, Digital & Analytics (D&A) Practice - Connected Planning - **Company:** E.F. Kearney, Limited - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $212,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Expertise in Kinaxis, Data Analytics, Siop - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a7ee59040980f4f ## About the Role * Experienced: An MBA (preferred) and 8+ years in consulting or supply chain planning roles, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or digital-focused organization. 2+ years experience working as a management consultant is required. * Functionally grounded: Deep understanding of end-to-end planning process (demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, SIOP / S&OP and IBP), with experience driving transformation programs across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and industrials. * Technically strong: Hands-on experience with planning platforms and analytics tools (e.g., o9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder). * Digitally and AI fluent: Understands how to integrate planning data, platforms, and analytics into large-scale operational transformations. Able to leverage AI to deliver optimized client outcomes. * Leader and collaborator: You thrive in managing cross-functional teams and partnering closely with clients at every stage of the journey. You have had leadership roles on projects with significant client-facing responsibilities. * Structured thinker: Can navigate ambiguity, break down complex information and problems, and create clear, actionable solutions. * Academically accomplished: Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred. * Curious and entrepreneurial: Eager to build, scale, and influence a high-growth capability within a global firm. * Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C. ## Description As a Manager within Kearney's Digital & Analytics (D&A) practice, you will be a core leader in our Digital Operations team, specializing in Connected Planning., Connected Planning Delivery * Lead end-to-end connected planning projects using digital tools like o9, Kinaxis, and Blue Yonder to design and enable efficient, resilient, and value-drive supply chain planning processes. * Serve as the day-to-day leader on client engagements-overseeing delivery quality, managing workstreams, and fostering trusted advisor relationships. * Translate executive priorities into analytical models and digital tools that support decision-making across demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, SIOP / S&OP and IBP. Team Leadership * Coach and mentor junior consultants; actively contribute to the development of Kearney's connected planning capabilities and talent. Practice Development * Collaborate with practice leadership to develop client proposals, participate in business development, and shape proprietary connected planning offerings. * Help drive innovation in the firm's connected planning approach-developing new IP, reusable assets, and thought leadership. Who You Are After 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections-between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. 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