Nick Backes

About Nick Backes

Nick is a Senior Manager with the Supply Chain and Engineering Strategy practice. His…

Experience

1. Functional Strategy Manager, Industry X Strategy

   Accenture

   Aug 2021 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Identified over $3M in cost savings within the Gas Main Replacement program by leading cross-functional initiatives, conducting root-cause analysis, and implementing targeted process improvements to reduce material overspend and enhance productivity-Led the analysis and implementation of a cost optimization strategy within the co-manufacturing organization, achieving verified savings of over $12M. This was accomplished by analyzing supplier data and supporting the execution of strategies including negotiation, consolidation, repatriation, and directed purchasing-Oversaw program management for a complex $97MM Enterprise Asset Management transformation across Work and Asset Management and Supply Chain. Coordinated among a 300-person globally located, cross-functional team, fostering collaboration and agile methodologies to deliver a high-impact digital product within schedule and budget constraints-Led two workstreams to provide back-end development support and diverse program management functions as part client’s digital transformation. Developed a near-term roadmap for tracking customer onboarding and introduced a new tracking tool to present key KPIs, facilitating insightful analysis for improved project understanding and decision-making-Collaborated directly with users to understand pain points and future needs, shaping the requirements for an onboarding tracking dashboard, while collaborating with analyst to design and develop the tool. This initiative led to the discovery of a substantial $1B sales pipeline gap-Conducted comprehensive analysis of current operations, leveraging data insights to pinpoint opportunities for efficiency gains. Identified strategic changes in staffing and warehouse layout, resulting in optimized labor utilization and efficiency improvements, recognizing an estimated $8MM in benefits.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2019 — 2021

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Veterans
• Autodesk Software
• Social Networking
• Radiologic Technology
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Nuclear Physics
• Data Analysis
• Matlab
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Military Operations
• Radiation Protection
• Communication
• Research
• Autocad
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Analysis
• Organization
• Construction Management
• Nuclear Engineering
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Logical Approach
• Military
• Military Experience