SAP S4 IBP Replenishment Planning, Sr Manager

Overview Job Description : Work Location:Purchase NY or Plano TX Accountability for the implementation & deployment of the Replenishment Planning module within the Forecast To Schedule (FTS) Global Process and Solution Design. This role is the IT Delivery Lead for the Replenishment Planning 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 of PGT solution capabilities. Objectives are to ensure the deployment of the PGT supports the execution of business processes related to Integrated Supply Chain Planning – Replenishment Planning. This role will adopt and adhere to PepsiCo’s SAFe agile principles for the PBNA Wave 1 – PBC deployment project. Responsibilities Accountabilities: • Act as the RP IT Lead for the solutions being delivered within the end to end process • Deliver the PGT solution capabilities across all in-scope PepsiCo markets • Drive completion of key project activities in collaboration with all FTS modules, Solution Design Leads and business partners. • Change Management • Understand process interdependencies and ensure the design of fully integrated process solutions with other process teams • Primary point of contact across the PBNA organization for overall status of the IT RP 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 • 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 deliver high quality outcomes particularly under tight timelines Note: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law. Qualifications Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required • 8-12 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP APO/IBP with a focus on Replenishment Planning (RP) • 2+ years of SAP S4/ECC experience preferred • IT Expertise in solutions for optimization of supply and demand, package building and load consolidation (TLB) across multiple business units and lines of business (Snack, Beverage, Food) • IT Expertise in RP across multiple business units, preferably, in the Consumer Goods industry • Experience in RP solution evaluations and application in planning and scheduling processes • Familiarity or exposure or understanding and usage of statistical algorithms for RP is a plus • Familiarity or exposure to business and technical processes of demand planning, supply planning, production planning / scheduling and replenishment planning processes • Understanding of master data needed for RP including customer and product hierarchies • Experience with RP for large projects and programs • 5-10 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 • IT leadership experience with RP 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 • 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 • Experience with TCP, DRP, MPS as roles within the business • Experience in cross functional roles preferred EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement