Supply Chain Planning Innovation Coordinator At Pepsico

Responsibilities

• Cairo Business Services Lead point of contact for BU commercialisation and other cross functional team (eg Operations Innovation lead) for all innovations
• Lead CBS input for the respective Market Unit innovation pipeline, ensuring feasibility of execution is established as part of the Stage Gate approval process. Ensure appropriate escalation where needed
• CBS planning lead to ensure project timelines and Accolade milestone approval & process is adhered too
• CBS lead for Accolade Gate 4 approval – Pass/ Fail
• Accountable for ensuring timely SwissCo compliance & project and approval
• Build and maintain innovation timeline with inputs from broader project team, holding cross-functional team members accountable for on-time delivery of their tasks to ensure key milestones are achieved
• Follow up on innovations / transitions progress (dates, volumes and write offs) leading the Monthly Project Alignment Meeting
• CBS lead to ensure that the innovation pipeline is executed according to plan, coordinating all participants in the process
• Work with Master Data lead to ensure availability of master data for innovations (for raw, pack and finished goods codes)
• Plan the consumption / run-down of inventory of raw, pack and finished goods code that will be de-listed
• Collaborate with Portfolio, Innovations and category planners to minimize obsolescence and improve fulfilment (Service)
• Analyse and enhance the innovation process to simplify and reduce the launch time
• Work with the commercial team to evaluate the Gate 5 performance of the innovations launched

Qualifications

• Engineering University Degree
• 2-3 years of experience
• Knowledge of Planning (Demand, Production/Distribution and Material Planning processes)

Abilities:

• Effective time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment
• Application of Supply chain principles with extensive knowledge in MRP & Production planning
• Skills in query/reporting tools , spreadsheet applications and presentations
• Problem solving know-how
• Team oriented and collaborative

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