SC Plng Demand Planner at PepsiCo

Overview

• The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for driving forecast accuracy, demand visibility, and alignment between commercial and supply planning. Independently manages planning activities and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver operational targets.
• Responsible for assigned categories within the integrated demand planning function. Interfaces with Commercial, Sales, RGM, Marketing, Customer Collaboration, and Supply Chain leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of forecasting activities aligned to sales optimization and AOP targets.Monitor operational risks, exceptions, and planning deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment of plans and priorities.Drive continuous improvement and demand planning process optimization within the Category.Lead category review forums and planning routines.Monitor operational risks, exceptions, and planning deviations and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics
• 4-6 years in a Demand Planning role
• 6 Years Experience in FMCG Excel proficiency,
• Planning Systems indepth Knowledge e.g SAP, JDA
• Analytical capability
• Stakeholder management
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving capability, and
• Continuous improvement mindset.