PepsiCo is looking to sustain and enhance its SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Replenishment Planning solution as part of the enterprise-wide PGT platform. This role is critical for ensuring operational stability, addressing system defects, and delivering continuous improvements to meet the evolving needs of the Beverages and Foods business.
Requirements
- Hands-on expertise with SAP IBP modules and integration with S/4HANA, ECC, or 3rd-party systems
- Proven experience managing DevSecOps or application sustainment teams in a global 24x7 environment
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, agile delivery, security practices, and cloud hosting (SAP BTP or similar)
- Knowledge of AI/ML planning accelerators, data lake integration, or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Professional in Supply Chain Management or SAP Replenishment Planning) are a must.
- ITIL or similar Service Management Certifications are preferred
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other Project Management Certifications are preferred
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the vision for SAP IBP DevSecOps in support of enterprise-wide planning processes.
- Build and lead a high-performing global DevSecOps team responsible for 24x7 operations, enhancements, and incident management.
- Evolve best practices around automated testing, code quality, and development pipelines.
- Oversee security compliance, and audit support across IBP environments.
- Drive automation of deployment processes, monitoring, and performance tuning to maximize system availability.
- Manage and improve KPIs/OKRs to measure system stability, incident resolution, change velocity, and user satisfaction.
- Oversee major upgrades, patching schedules, and regression testing in close coordination with enabling teams and business stakeholders.
Other
- Serve as the primary liaison to supply chain and business planning leaders across the Beverages and Foods sectors.
- Manage and govern vendor partnerships, contracts, SLAs, and SOWs to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services.
- Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, FDA, FSMA) and alignment with internal governance policies.
- Act as a trusted advisor to Planning, Operations, and Finance functions, translating planning challenges into technical solutions.
- Lead change management, communications, and training to ensure business readiness for new capabilities.
- 10+ years of SAP experience with a focus on supply chain planning; 5+ years in leadership roles
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex technology initiatives with measurable business impact
