Pepsico Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 3 weeks ago
Responsibilities
Accountability for the solution architecture and design governance for Distribution Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Planning and Detailed Scheduling for diverse production processes. This role is the IT Solution Design Lead for Manufacturing Planning and scheduling solution as it relates to the global processes defined by the PepsiCo Global Template (PGT). Ability to provide IT knowledge to enable common global designs, data, reporting and analytics and support the delivery and governance of PGT solution capabilities.
This role will adopt and adhere to PepsiCo's SAFe agile principles.n depth understanding of Distribution Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Planning and Detailed Scheduling to evaluate business problem statement, analyze, articulate and lead in end to end solution build and governance of core manufacturing planning and scheduling processes -
Maintain and Load Production Master Data
Perform Distribution Requirements Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling
Publish Rough cut and Detailed Schedule Production Plan for downstream Planning & Operational Execution
Review/Evaluate Detailed Schedule Production Plan
Integration with downstream and upstream planning / execution systems
Accountabilities:
Act as the Distribution Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling IT Lead for architecting and governing solutions being delivered within the end to end process
Conduct business and IT workshops to understand end to end business process requirements for distribution requirements planning, rough cut production planning and scheduling, articulate and propose the best possible solution
Identify gaps, design & develop the solutions as required to enhance PGT solution capabilities across all in-scope PepsiCo markets and sectors
Drive completion of key project activities in collaboration with the Demand, Inventory Optimization, Supply and Response, Replenishment IT Solution Design Leads and business partners
Act as advocate of change
Understand process interdependencies and ensure the design of fully integrated process solutions with other process teams such as Make to Deploy, Procure to Pay and Order to Cash
Primary point of contact across the PBNA organization for overall status of the IT Production Planning Detailed Scheduling work stream - i.e. the "go to" person
Collaborate with Global Process Owners, Global Process Leads, Solution Design Leads and Value Stream Leads on issue resolution and process design recommendations
Escalate appropriate decisions making requirements or process "choice points" to Global Process Owner
Willing to challenge status quo and ask difficult questions to drive for optimum solutions and outcomes
Ability to influence and work through others
Ability to articulate or demonstrate perspectives and experiences
Ability to deliver high quality outcomes particularly under tight timelines
Compensation and Benefits:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $114,700 - $192,100 based on a full-time schedule.
Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required
10-12 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP APO and ERP with a focus on Optimization for Manufacturing planning and Scheduling
4+ years of IBP TS Heuristics & TS Optimization and SAP S4-PPDS experience preferred
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required
10-12 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP APO and ERP with a focus on Production planning and scheduling
2+ years of IBP and SAP S4 experience preferred
IT Expertise in solutions for production planning and scheduling
Experience in Demand and Supply Planning solution evaluations and application in planning and scheduling processes
Familiar with direct material procurement, production and inventory management, demand planning and forecasting processes
Understanding master data needed for production planning and scheduling processes
Experience with planning and forecasting for large projects and programs
3-6 years of project/program experience
Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers, resolving very difficult and sensitive issues effectively
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Prior experience in working matrix organization and handling multiple stakeholders would be added advantage.
Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learn
IT leadership experience with supply planning projects
Knowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: SAP SolMan 7+, Azure Dev Ops, Quality Center and MS Project
Solves highly complex problems within their work team
Strong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departments
Strong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departments
Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
Consulting background a plus
Experience with TCP, DRP, MPS as roles within the business
Experience in cross functional roles preferred
Non Technical Skills:
Familiar with PepsiCo business processes and nuances related to Forecast to Schedule processes across multiple markets
Knowledge of solutions deployed within PepsiCo
Previous leadership role on a major SAP transformation project(s)
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements
Solves highly complex problems within the work team, and with cross functional teams
Strong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departments
Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences
Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences
Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
Consulting background a plus
Different Competencies Required:
Executive presence, maturity, and savvy to lead and collaboratively guide global value stream design and governance
Capability to manage multiple vendor relationships to ensure effective design, delivery, and governance of the program
Strong people leadership
Strong scope and disciplined solution change management experience
Experience working in a global matrixed organization
Strong Influencing and negotiation skills
Coaching/Facilitation skills (as promoted by the Agile Coaching Institute), including but not limited to
Levels of Listening
Conflict Resolution
Training techniques
Demonstrated desire and ability to
Develop new technology skills, business knowledge, and customer service capability through training, experimentation, and self-study
Lead a global solution design and governance team across multiple deployments simultaneously
Develop and ramp-up a global solution design and governance team
Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Translate complex technical topics / issue to non-technical partners / stakeholders
Provides outstanding customer service with direct and indirect customers
Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements
EEO Statement
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