BU expert on Demand Planning processes, DP tools and organization, including advanced modelling, collaborative planning, demand sensing, promotions planning, new product introduction planning, demand shaping and demand scenarios management
High level of executive maturity:
Interacting with, influencing & aligning peers and senior leaders.
Leadership through influencing senior colleagues from all functions but primarily, Supply chain, Sales, Marketing and Finance.
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
Good English/Turkish speaker
** This role is temporary. (15 Months)