Accountability for the solution architecture and design governance for Demand Planning for diverse and largescale supply chain networks
This role is the IT Solution Design Lead for Demand Planning 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
In depth understanding of demand Planning to evaluate business problem statement, analyze, articulate and lead in end-to-end solution build and governance of demand planning process
Responsibilities
Act as the Demand and Supply Chain Planning Expert for architecting solutions being delivered within the end to end process
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 Planning and Supply Planning IT Solution Design Leads and business partners
Act as advocate of change
Primary point of contact for integration of PGT Demand Planning and Supply Planning from Hyderabad
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
Open to new ways of working, adopting industry standards and best practices
Ability to articulate or demonstrate perspectives and experiences
Ability to deliver high quality outcomes
Qualifications
5-7 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing Demand Planning and Supply Planning IT Solution
4+ years of IBP and SAP S4 experience preferred
bachelors degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required
IT Expertise in solutions for Demand and Supply Planning
Experience in Demand and Supply Planning solution evaluations and application in planning and scheduling processes
Understanding master data needed for demand planning and Trade Promotions Management
Strong expertise in IBP Configuration for Demand Planning / Supply Planning with ability to lead design updates and config changes
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
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
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
Organize and lead Proof of Concepts to demonstrate new and upcoming technologies
Identify and develop global, reusable components and services
Lead delivery of key capabilities in FTS and Presentation skills
