Sc Asst Analyst

Overview:
The purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient availability of Finished Goods to fulfill orders on time and in full, within agreed working capital targets and turnaround time. This role is also responsible for the production and availability of Dry components.

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze SAP planned orders and convert to Process Orders on timely basis for Dry Components
- Develop detailed production schedules by work centre in line with capacity capabilities
- Optimize the use of resources to support efficient manufacturing operations and minimize potential bottlenecks
- Create and release Process Orders on SAP in line with production plan for all manufacturing, filling and rework orders
- Determine and communicate Customer Order confirmation dates and quantities according to the normal lead time
- Lead production meetings with the PGCS SG and 3PL
- Identify, manage and coordinate rework opportunities
- Identify and manage opportunities to optimize SAP functionality
- Be the data owner for Dry Components materials
- Daily interaction with raw materials planners to obtain updates in raw materials availability
- Daily updates with Customer Service Representatives to provide updates in backorders
- Responsible for providing feedback and maintain data for new product introduction in eICE
- Maintain production KPIs which include Schedule Adherence, PO Adherence (SF/SA)
- Provide accurate and timely feedback in relation to Inventory in Risk (MIRA)
- Review product freshness and determine potential usage of ageing products via the PGCS Allocations Process
- Participate in development and implementation of new area processes and improvements
- Meet all internal and external compliance responsibilities including Purchasing Policy requirements, GCS, SOX & AIBI
- Adherence to all PepsiCo Health & Safety requirements is a requirement of this role
- Any other ad hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:
**1. **Education or Professional Certifications **_(minimum level required e.g. Bachelor’s degree, Diploma and/or certifications)_
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory or Materials Planning

**1. **Experience **_(number of years of directly related operational or leadership experience and to specific industry if need be)_
- At least 3 years of experience in a related Supply Chain or Operations role, with experience in Capacity Planning and production preferred
- Strong operational experience in a dynamic multinational organization
- Experience working closely with third parties and colleagues in remote locations to deliver business objectives an advantage
- Experience in FMCG production planning will be an advantage.

**1. **Knowledge and job skills **_(technical know-how or professional knowledge and job skills required by this post)_
- Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks
- Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
- Possess knowledge of SAP MM module
- Knowledge of SAP PP module will be an advantage
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS Office

**1. **Soft** skills
- Excellent analytical skill, with proven ability in problem solving and quick decision making
- Excellent interpersonal skill and communication skill in, both verbal and written
- Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization