Manager: Systems Transformation at PepsiCo

Job Description

Key objective of System Transformation Lead role is to lead supply planning & logistics technology & digitization agenda for SSA to upgrade technological capabilities at par with rest of AMESA. This role is responsible to constantly evaluate the need for technology upgrades, handle project management of all technology implementation, track expected value delivery through these implementations and act as the single point of coordination with SSA SPL, Sector SPL & IT teams.

Few key technology upgrades in pipeline for SSA are:

• Demand planning – IBP sustain and upgrade to ISCP / IBP

• Supply Planning – ISCP / IBP upgrade

• Warehousing – WMS extension

• Transportation – TMS upgrade etc.

The scope of this position includes the following BU’s:

• Groceries

• Essential Foods

• Bakeries

• Simba

Accountabilities

• Keep track of technology upgrades in AMESA & the industry in Supply Planning & Logistics space

• Evaluate feasibility / benefit of technology upgrades for SSA

• Alignment with stakeholders on feasibility of evaluated projects

• Build business case / Capex for these technology upgrades for business approval

• Secure resources (IT / Sector / Business / consultants) for execution of projects

• Develop & align project plan with timelines, people responsible and value measurement process

• Manage and track execution of technology projects

• Evaluate value delivery from technology projects and report to the business

Qualifications/Requirements

Key skills / requirements

• Experience in implementation of scale technology projects in areas of Supply Planning & Logistics

• Excellent project management skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain / Industrial Engineering or related fields

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Strong cross functional linkages required

• Process oriented and having eye for detail

• Must be able to work across functional boundaries and within lots of uncertainty