Supply Chain Graduate * 3 - 2023 Grad Programme

Full Time
Cork, County Cork
Posted
Job description
Overview

We are currently looking for 3 Supply Chain Graduate’s to join our Supply Chain team on a 24month graduate program.

As a Supply Chain graduate, the successful candidate with work in rotation across a number of supply chain disciplines which include but are not limited to Customer Engagement, Supply Planning, Data & Analytics and New Product Commercialisation.


Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

§ Assist with MRP review including the creation and release of process orders on SAP in line with production plan for all manufacturing, filling and rework orders.
§ Support generation of production schedules.

Material Planning

§ Ensuring accurate response to MRP signal and work with suppliers and carriers driving efficient delivery of materials.
§ Proactively identify and escalate issues with end to end supply chain which will impact on customer service levels.

Customer Engagement

§ Process customer forecasts as per agreed schedule & ensure the forecast and orders are aligned correctly to drive the correct signal in SAP.
§ Manage customer orders from receipt through shipment and arrival at destination:
§ Order entry, review, and acknowledgement
§ Liaise with internal departments and external third parties to ensure on time delivery
§ Effective and consistent communication with customers on any changes to customer deliverables and complaint management
§ Preparation of shipment and export documentation include liaison with chamber of commerce/embassies as required

New Product Commercialisation / product life cycle management
§ Support Commercialisation team in driving all activities associated with E2E eICE process
§ Activity engage and support project management activities and methodology
§ Engage with external stakeholders as required (R&D, BU, Sector etc)
§ Co-ordinate product life-cycle activities: Maintain the product portfolio for each customer, reflecting the product’s lifecycle status, relative uniqueness, and other key supply chain risk drivers
§ Work with CRM to facilitate the management of discontinuances process
§ Identify areas of opportunity which will improve the standard of customer service, or identify areas for cost savings to eliminate waste from the business.

Reporting & Analytics

§ Generation and publication of reports utilising SAP and Excel.
§ Analysis of data output and preparation of files for order fulfilment metrics, product freshness, excess and obsolescence, order Vs forecast deviations, change order, dashboards, material and capacity statistics.
§ Monitor and report on volumes as required within the business
§ Identify and resolve changes in demand pattern.
§ Co-ordination of data feedback to meet business timelines.

General management

§ Maintain planning master data as required
§ Work cross functionally with supply chain , procurement , quality and operations to achieve operating targets and drive issue resolution.
§ Engage in productivity and simplification agendas as required

Health and safety

§ A requirement of the role is that you must adhere to all PepsiCo Health & Safety Requirements


Qualifications

Essential:

Essential Criteria:
Analytical skills, with a proven ability to problem solve and make quick decisions
§ Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written;
§ Be capable of working effectively in a team environment
§ Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks, with strong attention to detail
§ Results orientated and commitment to achieving objectives; Ability to work on own initiative.
§ Excellent customer awareness and customer focus;
§ Third level qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline.
§ Proficient Computer skills: MS Office specifically MS Excel

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated approximately $63 billion in net revenue in 2016, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

For the purposes of external advertising we have called this role a Supply Chain Graduate. However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will have will be Supply Chain Associate.

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