FAQs
What are the primary responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager?
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the Gatorade Supply Chain Planning team, managing production planning and distribution of Gatorade products, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing inventory management, and ensuring communication of supply chain issues to senior managers and executives.
What qualifications are preferred for this position?
A preferred candidate should have at least 5 years of supply chain planning or raw material planning experience, a bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of SC systems like Avail, BO, and SAP is also desired.
Are there opportunities for professional development within the role?
Yes, the role includes responsibilities for supporting strong development and training plans for the Supply Chain Planning team to enhance their skills and capabilities.
What tools and systems will I be using in this position?
You will use Avail, AP, BO, MRP, and SAP for overseeing production planning and managing inventory. Proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is also important for reporting and analysis.
How important is communication in this role?
Communication is crucial, as the Supply Chain Manager needs to build and sustain working relationships across multiple functions and sites, as well as provide updates and reports to senior management regarding supply chain issues and project milestones.
Will I be involved with innovation launches?
Yes, part of the role involves ensuring that product planning, ordering, and delivery accommodate innovation launches.
What is the expected level of analytical skills for this position?
Strong analytical skills are essential, with a keen eye for detail being necessary to integrate data and produce detailed outputs.
Is experience with supply chain systems mandatory?
While knowledge of supply chain systems, preferably Avail, BO, and SAP, is strongly desired, equivalent experience in supply chain planning may also be acceptable.
What type of team dynamics can I expect?
You can expect a collaborative team environment where flexibility in approach is important to achieve collective aims across various functions and stakeholders.
How often will I communicate with senior management?
You will communicate on a weekly basis regarding network issues, concerns, and orders to senior managers and executives within PepsiCo Beverages Canada.