Manager, Tech Strategy

Overview

The Manager – Technology Strategy – Supply Chain supports the Technology Strategy team in driving PepsiCo's technology vision and priorities, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies can enhance supply chain operations.

This role focuses on analyzing supply chain technology trends, supporting benchmarking efforts, and helping develop recommendations that improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of PepsiCo's supply chain. The Associate Manager will help create clear analyses, insights, and presentations that connect technology investments to supply chain performance and broader business goals.

Responsibilities

The Associate Manager will:

- Conduct research and analysis on emerging technologies in supply chain operations, such as automation, AI/ML for logistics, digital twins, predictive analytics, and robotics.
- Support the development and ongoing maintenance of our supply chain technology strategy framework and related deliverables.
- Analyze supply chain technology spend and compare it to industry benchmarks and best practices to identify gaps or opportunities.
- Assist in preparing strategic recommendations and materials that help senior leadership make informed supply chain technology investment decisions.
- Contribute to the development of roadmaps, success metrics, and progress tracking for key supply chain technology initiatives.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Technology, and Finance teams to gather inputs, align on priorities, and share updates.
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and updates for supply chain leaders and senior executives.
- Help organize and facilitate vendor workshops, pilot projects, or external forums to gather insights on innovative supply chain solutions.
- Support internal knowledge sharing by synthesizing insights and best practices related to supply chain technology trends.

Qualifications

- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop data-driven insights.
- Supply Chain Acumen: Familiarity with core supply chain processes (e.g., planning, logistics, warehousing, procurement) and how technology can drive improvements.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; skilled at creating presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with supply chain leaders, operations teams, and technology partners.
- Curiosity: Interest in emerging supply chain technologies and innovations.
- Organization: Strong coordination and time management skills to manage multiple workstreams.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to pivot focus as business needs evolve.
- Technical Awareness: Exposure to supply chain systems (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS) or emerging technologies (e.g., IoT sensors, robotics) is a plus.
- Experience: 9–11 years of experience in technology strategy, supply chain operations, or consulting with exposure to digital transformation initiatives.

- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop data-driven insights.
- Supply Chain Acumen: Familiarity with core supply chain processes (e.g., planning, logistics, warehousing, procurement) and how technology can drive improvements.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; skilled at creating presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with supply chain leaders, operations teams, and technology partners.
- Curiosity: Interest in emerging supply chain technologies and innovations.
- Organization: Strong coordination and time management skills to manage multiple workstreams.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to pivot focus as business needs evolve.
- Technical Awareness: Exposure to supply chain systems (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS) or emerging technologies (e.g., IoT sensors, robotics) is a plus.
- Experience: 9–11 years of experience in technology strategy, supply chain operations, or consulting with exposure to digital transformation initiatives.

The Associate Manager will:

- Conduct research and analysis on emerging technologies in supply chain operations, such as automation, AI/ML for logistics, digital twins, predictive analytics, and robotics.
- Support the development and ongoing maintenance of our supply chain technology strategy framework and related deliverables.
- Analyze supply chain technology spend and compare it to industry benchmarks and best practices to identify gaps or opportunities.
- Assist in preparing strategic recommendations and materials that help senior leadership make informed supply chain technology investment decisions.
- Contribute to the development of roadmaps, success metrics, and progress tracking for key supply chain technology initiatives.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Technology, and Finance teams to gather inputs, align on priorities, and share updates.
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and updates for supply chain leaders and senior executives.
- Help organize and facilitate vendor workshops, pilot projects, or external forums to gather insights on innovative supply chain solutions.
- Support internal knowledge sharing by synthesizing insights and best practices related to supply chain technology trends.

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