Main purpose: This role is responsible for developing and driving end to end Supply Chain strategy projects to support India business vision for growth and profitability. The purpose of this role is to conceptualise and drive all ongoing and new Supply Chain transformational Projects such as DT4, network transformation, new capacities in south, warehousing transformation projects, E2E cost optimisation, Agro sourcing network, RM/PM sourcing network etc Supply Chain delivers annual productivity of around $30-40MM across make, move, Agro and this role facilitates a some strategic projects that enable this kind of productivity delivery. Currently one of the major projects that the incumbent will drive is DT4 (Drive the Four) this is a transformational project that aims to fundamentally transform the India Foods Make-Move-Sell value chain by significantly reducing the no. of times product gets handled through the value chain, impacting every step of the value chain, thereby driving a step change in productivity, customer service and other allied benefits Accountabilities: - Continuously assess and conceptualize opportunities across end-to-end Supply Chain to drive transformational projects for productivity, process improvements, long term strategic solves, etc. - Program manager for DT4 initiatives across Make, Move & Sell Drive the execution, yearly network refreshes, project planning for DT4 to deliver the stipulated multimillion dollar savings under this project across years - Project manager for supply chain transformational projects like E2E cost optimization, Lays @ 3P, Advantaged freight, or any new projects - Continuously keep identifying incremental productivity opportunities through structural changes in the value chain like new comans, new delivery models to customers, warehouse transformations, etc - Align key stakeholders across category, sales, Finance in both leadership and execution teams backed by robust data analysis and execution feasibility assessment - Lead executive communication at India, sector and global (if required) level on key projects - Liaise with IT in enabling new tools or system changes required to ensure system readiness for initiatives - Collaborate with HQ and field sales teams to identify incremental opportunities in GTM initiatives by identifying ways to remove/reduce SC limitations - Act as central point of contact for any new systems implementation across the LD&T sub-function like WMS, IBP, etc. - Anchor network design agenda for India BU in collaboration with sector network design lead - Report out productivity for DT4 and transformational initiatives to BU Excom and sector leadership on a periodic basis Qualifications EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Min Experience of 9-14 years in Supply Chain, consulting with a good pedigree. - Strong SC professional with high level of commitment, passion, and ability to handle stress and deliver results - Very strong analytical and critical thinking along with influencing skills - Understanding of supply, demand & inventory planning, logistics and warehousing preferred - Project/program management experience working with cross-functional stakeholders - Very strong communication skill - written and oral. - Interpersonal relations - Customer Service Orientation, Collaboration, and Influencing Skills

Gurgaon/Gurugram

PepsiCo - Associate Director -  Logistics/Distribution & Transportation Special Projects 

Job Description for PepsiCo - Associate Director -  Logistics/Distribution & Transportation Special Projects  in PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (9-14) years of experience. Apply Now!