ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning and SchedulingReview MRP requirements, develop production plans to meet these demandsReview capacity utilization and manage volume to optimize use of available capacity across plantsDevelop detailed production schedules by work centre in line with capacity capabilitiesCreate and release Process Orders on SAP in line with production plan for all manufacturing, filling and rework ordersDetermine and communicate Customer Order confirmation dates & quantities to the respective Customer Service Representative to ensure order fulfilment targets are metComplete reporting requirements for the team & businessInventory managementReview product freshness and determine potential usage of ageing product via allocations processComplete monthly excess and obsolescence inventory review and classify potential risk accordinglyIdentify inventory for disposal and cross changeControl and complianceDevelop and maintain GCS documentation and ensure full complianceSuccessfully complete SOX and GCS audits as requiredInformation managementMaintain planning master data as requiredDevelop and maintain production order policies (Minimum & Maximum Batch sizes) to optimize plant efficiency and working capital requirements while ensuring product availability to meet Customer demandsTraining and documentationProvide cover as required across the planning areaEnsure a comprehensive set of up-to-date training manuals are in place for each planning areaHealth and safetyA requirement of the role is that you must adhere to all PepsiCo Health & Safety RequirementsGeneralSupport the development and implementation of OH initiatives within the Planning and Inventory department and across the broader Supply ChainSupport development of world class production planning processes and systemsActively look to engage & support Planning and Supply Chain projects as requiredActively look to develop and improve Cross Function EngagementSupport new product introductions through the provision of timely and accurate information to the NPI processaQualificationsExperience in use of SAP (ECC / APO for MRP).Analytical skills, with a proven ability to problem solve and make quick decisionsExcellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and writtenBe capable of working effectively in a team environmentAbility to manage multiple, complex tasks, with strong attention to detailResults orientated and commitment to achieving objectives; Ability to work on own initiativeExcellent customer awareness and customer focusThird level qualification in Supply Chain or related disciplineProficient Computer skills: MS Office specifically MS ExcelExperience working in a FMCG environment