Jim Schwender

Jim Schwender is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in retail consulting and inventory management. Currently serving as Managing Director at Accenture since January 2013, Jim leads client consulting services and business development initiatives focused on transforming retail businesses for enhanced effectiveness and profitability. Prior roles include Vice-President at Manhattan Associates, where responsibilities involved building the Planning, Forecasting & Inventory Optimization practice, and Senior Director at PwC, delivering client consulting services aimed at process improvements. Earlier in their career, Jim held positions such as Director of Inventory Management at CVS, Marketing Director for E3 Software, and Manager of Inventory Management at Intimate Brands. Jim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.