gIBP Demand Modeler FLNA

Overview

Location: Preferred Plano, open to New York and Chicago

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies with more than $67 Billion in Net Revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands that each generated more than $1 Billion in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, located around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals.

We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing to do for our business. At PepsiCo, we aim to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy, leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment. We call this Winning with Purpose. For more information on PepsiCo and the opportunities it holds,visit www.pepsico.com.

• Help define and continuously evolve the future-state forecasting capabilities design and operating model within the demand planning processes and activities in the IBP process (iS&OE, iS&OP and iSP) and the interface of DP with any other demand analytics (driver-based forecasting, demand sensing, promotions and new products introduction modelling, demand shaping, etc) elements as required.
• Propose, prepare and maintain a single repository to stock all the necessary blueprints, methodologies, instructions linked to forecasting processes and capabilities.
• Work together with sectors demand planning leads to develop demand planning sector and global roadmaps to progress on the maturity journey towards Level 5 maturity capabilities.
• Contribute to the forecasting services catalogue to develop and provide to the Sectors and BUs through the Demand Planning teams and processes.
• Document and maintain in the repository all defined process boundaries, process ownerships and process responsibilities for all constituent steps.
• Contribute to the design of visualizations of monitoring and performance measurements for demand planning and forecasting within the IBP framework, including standard KPIs and scorecards.
• Support creating and implementing proposals and strategies of recommended capabilities improvements driving increased benefits and/or lower costs and any associated software investments
• Ensure that business and user requirements are identified and addressed across all the above elements and they become the core input for user journeys that drive the development of technology, data and analytics ecosystems.
• To champion, advocate, establish and assist in governing the IBP and Demand planning processes as one of the primary processes by which PEP businesses are run. Within that remit, to call out and address any areas of the process which are not working effectively, lead and advise the different stakeholders, functions, geographies and the respective IBP and demand planning leads embedded in our operations on the capability build and IBP and DP process adherence and harmonization of this whilst ensuring that our transformational agenda is achieved. More specifically, ensures Market demand generation (marketing, sales, innovation) leads, as well as cross functional SMEs and decision makers within the IBP process are adhering to the process, (various levels within the organization (L6 to LG3).
• Leverage and share best practice which will impact on the wider PepsiCo ecosystem ensuring the best for PepsiCo and therefore enabling its Better, Stronger and Faster ambitions.
• Build an internal and external Network, sharing best practices and developments in the forecasting area, maintain clear and strong links to the IBP and demand planning Community within sector
• Support IBP sub-processes (e.g. Product Review, Demand Review, Supply Review, Integration Reconciliation, Management Business Review) to ensure they operate to the correct standard and deliver value, supported by forecasting capabilities.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement and capability program to harmonize best practices and elevate forecasting capabilities across Sectors and BUs
• Owns the IBP Demand forecasting capabilities for FLNA project assignment, and defines action plans to drive the forecasting agenda, in an integrated manner within demand planning and with the other IBP process leads (financial planning, supply planning, commercial planning and integrated planning)
• Collaborate closely with other project leads (Demand Planning, Adoption, Change Management, Training, Testing, Product, Data, Data Science, Analytics, etc) to deliver the project on time and on budget.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100 based on a full-time schedule.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% 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.

• Bachelors Degree Minimum required, Post Graduate preferred
• Expert on Forecasting and Modelling from a functional perspective as well as Demand Planning processes, DP tools and organization on fast moving consumer goods. Forecasting including advanced modelling forecasting with AI/ML and Time-Series techniques, demand sensing, promotions forecasting, new product introduction forecasting, demand shaping and demand scenarios modelling
• High level of executive maturity:
  • Interacting with, influencing & aligning peers and senior leaders.
  • Leadership through influencing senior colleagues from all functions but primarily, Data and Analytics, Demand Planning and IT.
  • Managing ambiguity ~ working within a complex, fluid cross-functional environment managing significant amounts of change and being able to influence a broad base of cross-functional stakeholders & peers.
  • The ability to understand and provide a top-line strategic view or, where needed to back up recommendations for Leadership Team decisions, a very detailed and accurate analysis is a critical skill.
  • Ability to take a holistic business view.
• High level of business acumen is required ~ must be commercially savvy, with strong analytical skills. Strong understanding of the IBP processes, demand planning and forecasting.
• Would typically have a strong demand planning background with sound supply chain & commercial understanding, including S&OE, S&OP, AOP and PSP experience.
• Excellent influencing skills, confident when dealing with different Leadership Team members with more seniority and experience, and credible in dealings with them. Be sensitive to cultural differences, and able to deal with these.
• Personally, hugely passionate advocate of the IBP process and its demand planning elements - ability to engage, build rapport and help people see the art of the possible in this area without criticizing or diminishing PepsiCo current state
• Strong team player
• Self-starter capable of managing their own agenda within a complex, fast paced environment.
• Comfortable with process discipline and process adherence, but also able to identify and take opportunities to further develop and strengthen the process without compromising the end state
• Demonstrated degree level capability.
• 10+ years of cross-functional experience at a senior level within another FMCG company
• Good English speaker

• Masters Degree or PHD
• Experienced with demand planning modeling across multiple lines of business and markets. Typically 8+ years of experience
• Experience with sales, trade promotion management and supply chain processes
• Transformational leadership and change management experience with demand planning projects ideal
• Experience in cross-functional roles preferred
• Knowledge of SAS and/or SAP IBP