Supply Chain Commercialization Manager

About the Role

Join a leading global FMCG company renowned for iconic and dependable brands. At PepsiCo, employees are valued, and career advancement is encouraged. Our mission is to create more opportunities for more people while making a positive impact on communities, families, careers, and the planet. Employees are empowered to Dare for Better and embrace future challenges with optimism.

Benefits and Wellness

• Annual performance bonus
• Annual car allowance
• Exclusive discounts on outlets such as Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, and Asahi Beverages portfolio
• Generous leave entitlements including wellness, birthday, volunteer leave, 20 weeks parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, and options for additional leave purchase or cash out
• Access to Lease Plan
• Health & wellness programs offering discounted private health insurance, financial coaching, counseling sessions, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and professional development initiatives
• Global career advancement opportunities

Position Overview

This role leads the supply chain commercialization of all new product development (NPD) and product change management across manufacturing facilities. Managing importation of NPD from international PepsiCo sites is also a key responsibility. The role supports the development of the ANZ commercial calendar aspects and supply chain requirements necessary to drive innovation activation.

Risk evaluation across the supply base is essential, with plans implemented to mitigate risks such as continuity and financial stability. The candidate will ensure co-packing partners adhere to PepsiCo standards and corporate values.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Commercialisation and R&D teams to comprehend long-term innovation pipelines including Business Breakthrough, Category Reframe, and Brand Refresh projects.
• Partner with Commercialisation, R&D, and Supply Chain functions to formulate manufacturing and supplier strategies.
• Ensure timely and complete execution of innovation and change initiatives by coordinating cross-functional supply chain teams at both head office and manufacturing sites.
• Lead continuous performance enhancement initiatives focusing on Quality, Cost (including productivity), and service metrics for assigned projects.
• Advocate and uphold workplace health, safety, and welfare standards.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with environmental policies, supporting continual environmental performance improvement based on annual plans.

Qualifications and Skills

• Background in Operations or Manufacturing is mandatory.
• Demonstrated strong project leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects or major business transformations.
• In-depth understanding of innovation commercialization processes.
• High commercial and financial acumen with organizational savvy.
• Strong commercial negotiation and communication skills.