Architect - OTC-Order and Contract Management(OCM)

Overview This role is responsible for coordinating the integration points between the various OTC subprocesses – Direct Store Delivery, Order & Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates, Logistics, and Accounts Receivable, as well as interfacing to heritage applications, as we deploy the PepsiCo Global Template for Frito-Lay North America. The expectation of this role is to understand the points of integration across the various OTC sub-processes and between non-SAP systems connecting to the S4 HANA OTC solution. This role will adopt and adhere to Agile principles for the FLNA sustainment and delivery efforts. Order to Cash Process relates to: - Order capture, management and provisioning of goods or services; providing a platform for sales to our end customers, accessing all information necessary to process, manage, ship and track orders in a timely manner - Setting up the correct pricing agreements and master records, i.e., all on-invoice and off-invoice discounts/agreements, free goods, list price, discounts, surcharges, freights, rebate agreements, customer bill backs, tax, etc. - Data governance and pricing controls including mass pricing maintenance; Van Sales, Pre Sales & Pre Order DSD GTM models including enabling integration of backend SAP system with the front-line mobility solutions. - Picking, packing, shipping and delivering customer and stock transport orders - Returns or inbound product receipts - Integration with warehouse systems and advance transportation systems for palletization, route planning, load building, etc. Responsibilities Partner with the Order to Cash Global Process Owner, Order and Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates Accounts Receivable, DSD and Transportation/Logistics Global Process Leads to sustain and deliver the end-to-end solution for FLNA Partner with the Order to Cash Solution Design Owner, Order and Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates Accounts Receivable, DSD and Transportation/Logistics Solution Design Leads to implement and deploy the end-to-end solution for FLNA Support decision-making for Order & Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates, DSD and Transportation/Logistics Global Template localization of functionality for FLNA business unit Collaborate with RTR, PTP, MTD, FP&A, FTS, HTR project value stream teams as needed to ensure alignment with OTC Processes and related cross functional WRICEFs Adopt development practices which focus on quality and value, while increasing efficiency, and minimizing waste Foster an environment where communication, teamwork, and innovation are encouraged! Help to implement Agile engineering best practices such as continuous integration, automation of testing and delivery, and continuous peer review within teams. Qualifications YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9-12 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP ERP with a focus on Order & Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates Process, Accounts Receivable, and DSD & Transportation/Logistics Management MANDATORY TECHNICAL SKILLS Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. 4+ years of experience in SAP S/4 preferred Strong experience in end to end OTC design and development including integration with other functional areas: Record to Report, Make to Deploy, Forecast to Schedule and Trade. In depth knowledge of Pricing, ATP and Back order processing, Material determination, Rebates, Inter company, STOs, contracts, third party process and other sub processes; SAP Pricing & Rebates including pricing techniques and procedures, access sequences, routines/formulas, rebate agreements, calculations and settlements, free goods; Accounts Receivable. **Optional Skill: SAP DSD solution including route preparation, route accounting and settlement for all GTM models – van sales, pre sales and pre order Knowledge of all master data objects required to support the Order Management (business partner and roles, customer hierarchy, etc); Pricing & Rebates (pricing condition maintenance, agreements, pricing reports, etc); and, DSD (visit plan, visit lists, routes, sales reps, drivers, hierarchy, etc) Deep and broad Order-To-Cash experience with Order & Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates Process, Accounts Receivable and DSD & Transportation/Logistics management MANDATORY NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS Demonstrate Leadership skills, including planning, organization, prioritization, collaboration. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization • Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements • 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 DIFFERENTIATING COMPETENCIES Negotiation Skills Coaching/Facilitation skills (as promoted by the Agile Coaching Institute), including but not limited to o Levels of Listening o Conflict Resolution o Root Cause facilitation o Training techniques