Customer Collaboration Project Manager

Auto req ID: 281587BR Job Description Facilitate proper course of the supply chain processes through: Ensuring proper data in the Customer and PepsiCo systems to allow for the execution of commercial plans and minimization of errors in the order management process; Verification and suggesting needed improvements of logistic procedures, both to customer site but as well within customer logistic network; Ensuring correctness of the data exchange between the Customer and PepsiCo including continuous development of the EDI communication; Reliable, aligned and timely reporting of key performance indicators; Participation in the working meetings of the operational team, reporting the process in the execution of assignments. Preparing, in liaison with other planners of the supply chain, countermeasures for the risks identified, which would allow for cost-effective fulfilment of the assumed level of service Ensuring proper incorporation of the input from various functions from Customer and the PepsiCo supply chain. Identify the possibilities for cost optimization within the supply chain from PepsiCo to customer: Contribution to constant improvement of the supply chain efficiency through: initiation or participation in execution of assigned projects in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the supply chain. Efficient and relevant support for the cooperation between Customer and PepsiCo, with sharing the best practice to the rest of OT/DTS channel under the supply process; To contribute to efficient and timely fulfilment of the Promo/NPD implementation: Coordinating the launch process of new product deployment (NPD) and all the related preparatory works within Carrefour system; Efficient execution of the customer loading schedule and monitoring of the stock levels and NPD deliveries in the first weeks following deployment, as well as undertaking possible corrective actions. Manage/Coordinate customer event or promotional activities in conjunction with Sales, Demand & Supply Planning and other Departments, together with the team Responsibility for the creation and development of close cooperation with Key Customers and the KAMs in the area of delivery coordination and Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment – CPFR in order to ensure continuous improvements of the business KPI’s (Net Revenue, OTIF, OSA). Coordination and monitoring quality of delivered goods, level of write offs, level of inventory, pallets management, transportation costs, level of logistics penalties. Qualifications/Requirements Role requires knowledge of Supply chain/Customer Collaboration/Service (2-3Y min) Previous experience in more SC areas; Role requires proven ability to work collaboratively with several other functions: (finance, supply & demand planning, sales), either through specific projects, strategy setting and operational aspects; Role requires good level of IT operating requirements (SAP, Office Suite, Excel, etc ); Contribution to building/delivering the entire Customer Collaboration agenda is required; Strong negotiation skills with the flexibility required for cooperation in a multifunctional environment; Decisive argumentative and convincing skills in counter-argument conditions; Experience in carrying out optimization projects; Good understanding of the mutual relations between the individual links in the supply chain; Good understanding of organization’s work, the possibilities and limitations of production, warehouses and sales; Good understanding of the specificity regarding the sale of products in the OT/TT channel and the mechanics behind marketing and commercial actions; Good interpersonal and communication skills; Specialist higher education (in logistics, economics, etc.); Advanced knowledge of English language; Knowledge of the following systems would be a plus: SAP, EDI and any planning system – APO / JDA; Leverages understanding of key business drivers in own area to get results; Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable Job Type: Regular