Overview The Supply Planner contributes to the success of the PepsiCo Beverages Canada by assisting with the management of supply chain processes and projects. The role is responsible for all aspects of order entry, order management, proactively managing inventory and movement of contract sourced products and generating long term planning schedules. The role is also responsible for the planning and oversight of finished goods production and raw material planning at specific contract manufacturing locations. Coordination with Demand, Production Planning, and logistics on supply related issues are essential to ensure proper execution of freight moves. This role is positioned to provide key supply chain communication to senior managers and executives within PBC. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities include: Use Avail and SAP to plan production and order product to deliver from Co-Packers or from Mixing Centers Use MRP to plan raw material orders for Co-Packers Create and maintain long term planning schedules though the AP module Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders (i.e. Co-Packers, US Contract Ops Planners, Warehouse Team, etc.) Maintain and ensure accuracy of data related to production planning and order placement in Avail, IPUM, AP, SAP, MRP, and APS Ensure data is updated timely to facilitate data flow to the planning tools Manage orders created to deliver to PBC DSD locations Daily review of prior day’s OOS for each network supported, determine root cause and work with matrix teams to mitigate risk Ensure sufficient product is planned, ordered and delivered to accommodate innovation launches Create and maintain innovation project timelines, support NPD launches & phase in/phase out changes Monitor and scorecard project milestones Educate supply network on Co-Pack planning process Communicate on a weekly basis to network issues/concerns/orders Qualifications At least 3 years of supply chain planning experience Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business, but other areas welcomed as long as business knowledge can be demonstrated. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, able to interrogate data and produce detailed outputs Understanding the links between production plans, plant AOP’s, productivity initiatives and customer service Should possess strong communication / facilitation skills to build and sustain a wide range of working relationships across multiple functions/sites, being flexible in their approach to achieve the collective aims Good verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of ERP system, preferably SAP, is strongly desired High proficiency with MS Office products particularly MS Excel (pivot tables & macros) and PowerPoint Excellent communication and reporting skills Tactical and strategic thinking
At least 3 years of supply chain planning experience Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business, but other areas welcomed as long as business knowledge can be demonstrated. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, able to interrogate data and produce detailed outputs Understanding the links between production plans, plant AOP’s, productivity initiatives and customer service Should possess strong communication / facilitation skills to build and sustain a wide range of working relationships across multiple functions/sites, being flexible in their approach to achieve the collective aims Good verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of ERP system, preferably SAP, is strongly desired High proficiency with MS Office products particularly MS Excel (pivot tables & macros) and PowerPoint Excellent communication and reporting skills Tactical and strategic thinking
Key Responsibilities include: Use Avail and SAP to plan production and order product to deliver from Co-Packers or from Mixing Centers Use MRP to plan raw material orders for Co-Packers Create and maintain long term planning schedules though the AP module Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders (i.e. Co-Packers, US Contract Ops Planners, Warehouse Team, etc.) Maintain and ensure accuracy of data related to production planning and order placement in Avail, IPUM, AP, SAP, MRP, and APS Ensure data is updated timely to facilitate data flow to the planning tools Manage orders created to deliver to PBC DSD locations Daily review of prior day’s OOS for each network supported, determine root cause and work with matrix teams to mitigate risk Ensure sufficient product is planned, ordered and delivered to accommodate innovation launches Create and maintain innovation project timelines, support NPD launches & phase in/phase out changes Monitor and scorecard project milestones Educate supply network on Co-Pack planning process Communicate on a weekly basis to network issues/concerns/orders