Material Planning Manager (MRP Lead) at PepsiCola Bottling Company of New York Inc

Mexico City, , Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Requirements Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Performance, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Influence, Supplier Relationship Management, KPI Monitoring, Contingency Planning, Team Leadership, Coaching, SAP, Excel, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Influencing Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Overview CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. Responsibilities The Opportunity As a Material Planning Manager (MRP Lead), you will lead the end-to-end material planning process to ensure uninterrupted supply for production, while strategically balancing inventory levels, costs, and service. This role plays a critical part in driving supply chain performance by orchestrating cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders across the organization, including international partners and senior leadership. Your Impact As a Material Planning Manager (MRP Lead) your scope would consist of: Lead the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process for raw and packaging materials, ensuring alignment with production and demand plans. Drive strategic decisions to balance inventory levels, service, costs, and write-offs, optimizing overall supply chain performance. Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders (Procurement, Warehousing, Production, Finance, and Suppliers) to ensure a constraint-free and executable plan. Build strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring performance, capacity alignment, and adherence to the material plan. Monitor and drive key KPIs such as Supplier OTIF, inventory policies, and DII, defining action plans to close gaps. Lead the development and execution of short-term strategies and contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply. Provide clear and structured communication to senior leadership (VP level), enabling informed decision-making. Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment. Collaborate with international stakeholders (e.g., Ireland) to ensure alignment and effective execution across regions. Qualifications ¿Who Are We Looking For? 6–8 years of experience in Material Planning / MRP, managing high-volume and complex material portfolios, with proven ability to balance supply, inventory, and service levels. Strong experience in Supply Chain, with solid exposure to cross-functional collaboration (Procurement, Production, Warehousing, and Suppliers). Proven experience leading teams and managing diverse talent. Experience in FMCG, food & beverage, or raw material planning for food production environments Advanced knowledge of SAP (MRP) Advanced knowledge of Excel. Upper-intermediate to advanced English (required for interaction with international stakeholders). Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related fields. Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a data-driven approach. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.

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Responsibilities

The Material Planning Manager leads the end-to-end Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process for raw and packaging materials to ensure uninterrupted production supply while strategically balancing inventory, costs, and service levels. This involves orchestrating cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, managing supplier performance, and leading a team of planners.