Manager, Material Supply Flexible Packaging & Seasoning

Overview

The Manager, Flexible Packaging & Seasoning Material Supply will be fully accountable for managing planning activities to support Frito-Lay U.S. business initiatives. This role engages with broader procurement team as well as, cross-functional partners and Supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of business initiatives and inventory planning for flexible packaging and seasoning supporting FLUS as well as provide continuous improvement feedback and career development for direct reports.
• Analyze and ensure flawless execution and implementation of all business proposal initiatives related to material supply. This involves obtaining the specifications of the item(s) from R&D. Communicate all changes and new business plans to producing plants as well as suppliers. Support base business; minimize system inventory and obsolescence while driving overall productivity.
• Provide leadership and direction in multi-functional taskforce meetings, conference calls, etc. to develop strategies to execute business change with suppliers that leverage productivity, best practices and vendor managed inventories.
• Ensure sufficient inventory at suppliers and plants during emergencies or other non-routine shipments. Requires strong communication and prioritization skills. Assure back-up supplier supply capability.

• Cross functional business partnering and networking
• Broadening PepsiCo knowledge
• People Management

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree required - MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain role (manufacturing, product supply, co-pack, etc) or applicable experience
• Working knowledge of material planning. Knowledge of supply chain fundamentals and experience applying these fundamentals
• Results oriented, innovative thinker with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to focus on the big picture, as well as manage details
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and collaboration abilities across all levels of the organization
• Must be able to multi-task, as well as shift priorities
• Effective in working in teams, which is essential in working with suppliers, Frito-Lay plants, co-packers and other HQ functions
• Solid organizational skills and project management experience
• People management experience
• Must have the indefinite right to work in the U.S.