Order Filling Team Lead

PepsiCo; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a packaging material planner to manage laminates, cartons, and related packaging across company-owned plants and co-packers in India. The role focuses on end-to-end planning, inventory health, and risk mitigation to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will drive weekly MRP execution, optimize material flow, and collaborate with procurement, QA, and production teams to support SKU changes and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in material planning or supply chain.
• Hands-on experience with packaging materials like laminates and cartons.
• Strong SAP MRP knowledge and ability to manage multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan packaging materials for multiple sites (COSO & Co‑Packers).
• Run weekly MRP and convert PRs to POs with procurement.
• Maintain optimal inventory and manage SLOB to minimize write‑offs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, plants, QA, and finance to ensure on‑time delivery.

Job description

Overview

Objective & Purpose:

• The role is responsible for end‑to‑end planning and availability of Packaging Materials (Laminates, Cartons, BOPP Tape) across 4 Company‑Owned Sites (COSO) and 16 Co‑Packers, ensuring uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, and minimum write‑off risk. The role works closely with Supply Planning, Plants, Procurement, Vendors, and GP teams to execute MRP, manage inventory health, and support SKU transitions.

Scope:

• Packaging material planning for multiple manufacturing locations (COSO & Co‑Pack)
• Weekly MRP execution and PR‑to‑PO conversion in SAP
• Inventory control, SLOB management, and risk mitigation
• Support to SKU changes, innovation, and packaging transitions

Responsibilities

1. Packaging Material Planning & Forecasting

• Forecast packaging material requirements based on approved production plans and sales forecasts
• Translate supply plans into executable material plans for Laminates, Cartons, and BOPP
• Coordinate closely with Supply Planners, Production Planners, and Plant teams to align material plans with production schedules

2. Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid production stoppages, excess inventory, or expiry risk
• Monitor daily inventory positions across plants and co‑packers and highlight risks proactively
• Track and control slow‑moving and obsolete packaging material to minimize write‑off exposure

3. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Execute weekly MRP runs in SAP and convert PRs to POs in coordination with Procurement
• Strengthen SAP MRP discipline by improving master data, lot sizing, lead times, and safety parameters
• Plan replenishment cycles in line with production cadence and supplier capabilities

4. Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with Procurement teams for timely PO placement and follow‑ups
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and quantities
• Support tracking of supplier performance on OTIF and quality issues

5. Production & Operations Support

• Ensure timely availability of packaging materials ahead of production start
• Resolve shortages, urgent material requirements, or allocation challenges in coordination with plants, vendors, and GP
• Support smooth execution during demand spikes, changeovers, and constrained scenarios

6. SLOB & Financial Risk Management

• Lead weekly Partner SLOB reviews with Finance and Plant teams
• Identify write‑off risks early and drive mitigation actions such as consumption acceleration, redistribution, or alternate usage
• Minimize write‑off impact during packaging changeovers and SKU transitions

7. SKU Transition & Change Management

• Support packaging material transitions during NPDs, renovations, or SKU rationalization
• Ensure controlled run‑out of old materials and timely induction of new packs
• Coordinate approvals and readiness with QA, Procurement, and Plant teams

8. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure packaging materials comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for material approvals, trials, and issue resolution

9. Cost Optimization

• Optimize Inter‑Unit Transfers (IUTs) to balance service and freight cost
• Support cost‑saving initiatives such as alternate sourcing, bulk planning, and inventory rationalization

10. Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and publish weekly material connectivity reports highlighting availability, risks, and actions
• Track consumption trends, inventory health, shortages, and MRP effectiveness
• Support continuous improvement in planning accuracy and process efficiency

11. KPIs (PERFORMANCE METRICS)

• Packaging material availability (zero production stoppages due to PM shortages)
• Reduction in Packaging SLOB and write‑off cost
• Supplier OTIF and adherence to delivery schedules
• SAP MRP adherence and planning hygiene KPIs
• Support to overall service KPIs – DC, OFR, MPS, SA

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Material Planning / Supply Chain / Inventory Management, preferably in FMCG / Food Manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree ; MBA in Operations or Supply Chain preferred
• Hands‑on experience in Material Planning, Prefer Packaging Material (Laminates, Cartons, BOPP or similar materials)
• Strong working knowledge of SAP MRP, including PR generation, PO tracking, and inventory management
• Experience working with multiple manufacturing locations (Company‑Owned Plants and Co‑Packers)
• Exposure to SLOB management, inventory ageing control, and write‑off risk mitigation
• Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functionally with Supply Planning, Plants, Procurement, Finance, QA, Vendors, and GP teams
• Comfortable working in a high‑volume, fast‑changing planning environment with multiple SKUs and frequent transitions

• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Effective communication and coordination skills across cross‑functional teams