Associate Director-FTS-DRPMPS

Overview This role is the DSO IT Sr. Manager for the DRP/MPS substreams within the Forecast To Schedule Process as defined by the PepsiCo Global Template (PGT). This role has the accountability of production support for the FLNA FTS DRP/MPS solution including solution issue resolution in order to support the business, batch issue resolution, continuous improvements, leveraging IT knowledge of SAP IBP IO as well as integration, data, analytics. Core Level-3 FTS Processes covered: Supply Planning DRP/MPS • Conduct IBP Supply Review • Develop Supply Plan - DRP • Develop Supply Plan - MPS • Maintain and Load Supply Planning Data • Measure and Monitor Responsibilities Act as the FTS DRP/MPS subject matter expert for the solutions being delivered within the end-to-end FTS process. • Resolve production support incidents, including issue investigation, identifying breakfix, testing, production implementation and post migration validation of the breakfix. • Drive and support the lead for DRP/MPS continuous improvements • Provide support to the lead in improving DSO KPIs pertinent to DRP/MPS including batch SLAs. • Understand process interdependencies and ensure the design of fully integrated process solutions within FTS – example integrated process with Demand Planning and Supply Planning • Perform Quarterly IBP Upgrade regression testing, explore and adopt enhancements that are value-add to the business • Understand and follow the DSO process • Willing to challenge status quo and ask difficult questions to drive for optimum solutions and outcomes • Ability to influence and work through others and outcomes • Open to new ways of working, adopting industry standards and best practices • Ability to articulate or demonstrate perspectives and experiences • Ability to deliver high quality outcomes particularly under tight timelines Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required. 20+ years of experience configuring, deploying and production support of SAP IBP with a focus on DRP/MPS 9+ years of SAP S4 experience preferred. IT Expertise in SAP IBP-DRP/MPS submodules of SAP IBP across multiple business units and lines of business (Snack, Beverage, Food) • Experience in DRP/MPS solution with Integrated Supply Chain Planning background • Familiarity with data integration via SAP CI DS • Understanding of master data needed for DRP/MPS • Familiarity or exposure to business and technical processes of DRP/MPS, Network Optimization, Inventory Optimization, Demand Planning and Replenishment Planning processes • Experience with Supply Chain Planning for large projects and programs