This role is responsible for planning raw materials, Flavours and Vendor Directs by maintaining safety inventory levels and replenishing based on MRP requirements. Be a back-up for the other raw materials Planner (Non Flavours and Packaging).
Responsibilities:
- Analyze SAP purchase requisitions and convert to PO’s on timely basis for Flavors and Vendor Directs
- Manage exceptions such as expedites and postponements or cancellations.
- Be the data owner for these materials
- Daily interaction with Production Planners, quality, receiving, freight forwarder to provide updates on raw material availability
- Management of PO relating to vendor direct items and full process since PO creation until confirmation of shipment; and coordination of internal activities
- Responsible for providing feedback for New Product Introduction via e-ICE maintenance for common materials
- Ensure accuracy and maintenance of Safety Stock and raw materials planning master data
- Meet key inventory and material planning metrics
- Identify and manage opportunities to optimize SAP functionality
- Maintain Materials Dashboard KPIs which include PO management, RM shortage, Order Acknowledgement, SOH vs Safety, Shelf life and RM availability
- Provide accurate and timely feedback in relation to Inventory in Risk (MIRA)
- Lead and implement projects for inventory optimization and process improvements
- Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and collaborate with procurement team to resolve supply issues
- Meet all internal and external compliance responsibilities including Purchasing Policy requirements, GCS, SOX & AIBI
- Adherence to all PepsiCo Health & Safety requirements is a requirement of this role
- Any other ad hoc duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
Education or Professional Certifications (minimum level required e.g. Bachelor’s degree, Diploma and/or certifications)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory or Materials Planning
Experience (number of years of directly related operational or leadership experience and to specific industry if need be)
- At least 5 years of experience in a related Supply Chain or Operations role particularly in raw materials planning
- Strong operational experience in a dynamic multinational organization
- Experience working closely with third parties and colleagues in remote locations to deliver business objectives an advantage
- Experience in FMCG is a plus.
Knowledge and job skills (technical know-how or professional knowledge and job skills required by this post)
- Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks
- Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
- Possess knowledge of SAP MM module
- Knowledge of SAP module will be an advantage
- Strong Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office, excel
- Power BI knowledge would be an advantage
Soft skills
- Excellent analytical skill, with proven ability in problem solving and quick decision making
- Excellent interpersonal skill and communication skill in, both verbal and written
- Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
Other characteristics or attributes
- Be capable of working effectively in a cross functional and virtual environment.
