Associate Replenishment Planner

Overview:
Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported. At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Replenishment Planner. This position operates as a critical interface between PepsiCo ANZ, Independent and Wholesale Customers, maximizing on-shelf availability for our products through efficient and effective replenishment planning and execution.

**For you**:

- Competitive benefits package:

- 8% annual bonus
- Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio
- Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)
- Lease Plan
- Health & Wellness programs:

- Discounted private health insurance
- Financial coaching
- Counselling sessions
- Flu vaccinations
- Skin checks
- Professional development programs
- Global career opportunities

**Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the supply planning and replenishment processes to deliver optimum service levels in our customer supply networks.
- Manage our Distributor partners inventory position to maximize DIFOT and outbound service levels whilst remaining within agreed monthly inventory $ targets.
- Oversee execution of daily ordering processes, proactively communicating service risks/issues to both PepsiCo and Customer Account teams whilst working with cross-functional stakeholders to drive resolutions.
- Lead supply planning collaboration processes delivering optimum stock weight to support customer sales requirements.
- Own and be the lead Supply Chain role for the Impulse, Wholesale and Global Customer Accounts. Provide customer supply insights and knowledge to help improve cross-functional ways of working.
- Lead communication to all wholesalers for Key Account allocations (i.e., Managed accounts such as 7-Eleven, AMPOL, Big W, Kmart, Viva, United, etc.)
- Lead supply/service communication to The Distributor Group (TDG) & SDP wholesaler partners.

Qualifications:
**About you**:

- 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain, preferably FMCG business.
- Be resilient to tough, high pressure environments.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Analytical approach to problem solving.
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications.
- Sound knowledge of Inventory, Demand Planning and Forecasting processes.
- ERP/MRP systems experience preferably in Supply and Demand Planning.
- Basic understanding of the “Supplier” internal business functional roles, within a retail/wholesale business (FMCG).
- Experience in Supply/Demand planning and/or Account management.

**About us**:
Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ.
- Recognised as a Top Employer in Australia and New Zealand for the past 4 years
- Family Friendly Certification (AU)
- Australian Disability Network Member

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.

**PepsiCo’s hiring process**:

- Interview(s) and skills evaluation
- Online Assessment process
- Background checks