Tech Bus Engagement Sr Manager DP & Integration

This role serves as the IT Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Demand Planning (DP) & Demand Sensing (DS) within the FTS process. The position is accountable for production support of the North America (FLNA & PBNA) DP solutions, including:

• Issue resolution to support business continuity
• Batch issue troubleshooting
• Driving continuous improvements
• Leveraging expertise in SAP IBP DP, integration, data, and analytics

Responsibilities:

• Act as IT SME and Lead for DP solution across end-to-end FTS processes
• Resolve production support incidents (investigation, break-fix, testing, implementation, validation)
• Drive and support DP continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve DSO KPIs related to DP (including batch SLAs)
• Ensure integrated process design (e.g., DP with Supply Planning and TPM)
• Perform quarterly IBP upgrade regression testing and adopt value-add enhancements
• Follow DSO processes and governance
• Challenge status quo to drive optimal solutions
• Influence and collaborate effectively across teams
• Deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines

Do you have experience in Team leadership?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, * 14-16 years in SAP APO and SAP IBP (configuration, deployment, production support) with focus on Demand Planning

• Hands-on experience in SAP DP and Demand Sensing
• 5+ years in SAP S/4HANA preferred

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Expertise in SAP IBP Demand Planning for CPG industry (foods, snacks, beverages)
• Experience in DP & DS solutions within Integrated Supply Chain Planning
• Familiarity with SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and master data structures in S/4HANA.
• Understanding of master data needed for DP
• Exposure to DP, RP, DRP, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization processes
• Experience in large-scale Supply Chain Planning projects

Mandatory Non-Technical Skills:

• Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers, resolving very difficult and sensitive issues effectively
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Prior experience in working matrix organization and handling multiple stakeholders would be added advantage
• Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learn
• IT leadership experience with Demand Planning projects
• Knowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: ServiceNow, SAP Charm, SAP SolMan 7+, Azure Dev Ops, Quality Center and MS Project
• 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
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences
• Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Consulting background a plus
• Experience in cross functional roles preferred

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,500 - $206,750.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.