PepsiCo

Overview

As a Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) Planner, you will be the mastermind behind an automated process that ensures the right products reach the right locations at the right time. Your role will involve identifying, reviewing, and resolving exceptions, maintaining accuracy, and updating DRP parameters. You will spend a significant amount of time optimizing the planning tool to ensure optimal move recommendations. You will also be expected to continually update plans in response to demand or supply disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining & running the automated DRP process
• Responsible for inventory deployment, trans-shipments and deployment network design to ensure product arrives on time at the right place
• Responsible for leading the regional exception based planning process and driving continuous improvement
• Conduct root cause analysis for trans-ship, expedite losses and develop action plans through system and/or process improvement
• Work closely with customer service, demand, and supply planning to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Drive system utilization and feed loss tree insights into future enhancements
• Ensure lead times for deployment in the system are maintained and accurate
• Ensure safety stock settings are dynamically adjusted for finished goods

Qualifications

University degree.

0-1 year of experience is required.

Experience in distribution planning or familiarity with Supply Planning tasks.

Proficiency in product category planning.

Stakeholder Management Experience.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Problem-solving skills and analytic abilities.

Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP, would be beneficial.

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.