Embed the inventory optimization processes, capability, tools and KPI’s - Provide training to target audience
Run the weekly Inventory Management process and identify opportunities engaging BUs to implement.
Liaise with Category & planning leads to ensure implementation of recommended inventory targets
Provide inventory expert insights
Contribute to the wider business understanding of the relationship between Inventory parameters setting to integrated supply chain planning KPI’s
Provide support to strategic sourcing/network optimization initiatives by modelling inventory for different scenarios
Contribute to design, enhance and develop the Inventory-related Analytics space
Responsibilities
Weekly connects with markets to review performance, highlight gaps and action plan including system adoption
Prepare for each market the slides for PBR review with the LTM's - Clarity on the key messages from the data and follow-up actions
Run the weekly JDA-IO modelling process. Maintain the files capturing IO variabilities (caps/Floors) and execute the process
Ensure and train the IO process is understood and adopted by new users
Aim to resolve any queries raised by planners , on the out-puts from IO. Follow up on ticket raised to Sustain by users
Raise any new enhancement requests from markets. Testing of any new enhancements. Adoption by users. Maintain accuracy of training documents
Manage adhoc force publish of SS request from markets
Highlighting any opportunities to optimise inventory following inventory management process. Contribute to business understanding the relationship between Inventory parameters setting to integrated supply chain planning KPI’s
Lead segmentation refresh process with the BUs
Responsible to provide the Inventory Data to ensure implementation of inventory targets and support on the calculation
Conduct root cause analysis on inventory & implement optimization initiative engaging BUs
Report and monitor inventory (DII/DoH/Productivity) performance including cause of change in relation E2E impact (service levels, network constraints, prebuilds, etc.)
Support on the design and test sector wide inventory optimisation processes & advanced models with CoE, global, Category & planning teams, data science, transformation leads and other key stakeholders (e.g. Finance, etc.)
Functional Knowledge - Supply and inventory planning (MRP2 understanding & deployment); S&OP, inventory control
Advanced excel level required (Powerquery, basic VBA, pivot tables) - Database knowledge is a strong plus
Data savvy: Manage large datasets and transform them into meaningful and actionable insights
Strategic Thinking Skills - Tableau, Power-BI, SQL, SQLSRV are a strong plus
Strong collaboration, communication & Influencing Skills
Complex & abstract problem solving skills
Self-driven, proactive and able to work independently across multiple geographies - Builds relationships outside his/her sphere of influence to get things done
Fluent in English and other languages is a plus
Proactively shares information, best practices, and ideas with others throughout PepsiCo
Demonstrates an E2E perspective when solving problems and making decisions, making the right trade-offs and balances resources to deliver results
Very well organized and able to plan ahead, articulating the organizational vision and resource requirements needed to deliver results for the future
Stays current with trends in the external environment and applies that information within the context of his or her job