About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer delight. In Egypt, PepsiCo has a strong presence, driving economic impact through local manufacturing, job creation, and community initiatives. As a leader in the FMCG sector, PepsiCo invests heavily in supply chain excellence to ensure products reach consumers efficiently and sustainably.

Role Overview

The SCP Supply Planner role at PepsiCo in New Cairo, Egypt, is pivotal in managing the end-to-end finished goods supply plan for assigned manufacturing facilities. This position ensures target service levels are met while balancing capacity, inventory, and waste risks. You will translate rough-cut capacity plans into detailed daily supply plans within a 0-16 week horizon, create distribution plans, and support operational planning and exception management. This role demands flexibility, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset as processes evolve through strategy cycles. Ideal for professionals passionate about supply chain optimization in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Focus Areas

From production scheduling to stakeholder integration, this role bridges market teams and global business services (GBS), fostering seamless collaboration across geographies.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical supply chain position, you will:

• Create and maintain optimized, cross-site finished goods production plans that are schedulable and aligned with target inventory levels to meet business unit (BU) service requirements.
• Develop constrained capacity production plans within the defined 0-16 week planning horizon.
• Review and validate detailed line scheduling plans to ensure feasibility and alignment with broader supply strategies.
• Manage inventory projections, identifying risks related to excess, shortages, and business waste in collaboration with market teams.
• Monitor and proactively manage inventory and waste exposure to support service levels and cost objectives.
• Prepare and execute the Supply Review for assigned Platform/Hub as part of the monthly integrated Sales & Operations Planning (iS&OP) cycle.
• Monitor key service KPIs, identify worst-performing SKUs or flows, and perform root cause analysis in partnership with the Integrated Planning Lead and senior stakeholders.
• Act as the key integration point between Market teams and GBS, ensuring alignment and effective information flow.
• Communicate supply plan changes and impacts to scheduling teams through established governance channels.
• Enable product supply for commercial changes, including promotions, portfolio adjustments, and strategic initiatives.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) launches and phase-in/phase-out activities by preparing supply planning systems and master data.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as an SCP Supply Planner at PepsiCo, candidates should possess:

• 2-3 years of experience in supply planning, including inventory management, preferably in FMCG.
• MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering (preferred).
• Relevant industry-specific certifications or memberships (desirable).
• Proficiency in supply planning tools, preferably JDA-BY.
• Strong experience in ERP systems, with SAP usage mandatory.
• Advanced analytical skills and mastery of planning methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Excellent numeric abilities and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Superior collaboration skills to interact with multicultural teams across geographies.

This role is perfect for detail-oriented planners who thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments and are eager to drive operational excellence.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a rewarding compensation package tailored to attract top talent in Egypt's competitive FMCG market:

• Competitive salary estimated at $18,000 - $26,000 USD annually, based on Food & Beverage sector rates with a 5-10% buffer for upside potential.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives tied to supply chain KPIs.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee wellness programs, gym memberships, and nutritious product perks.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities in New Cairo, a thriving business hub.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, your career trajectory is limitless. This SCP Supply Planner role serves as a launchpad for advancement into senior planning, demand forecasting, or global supply chain leadership positions. PepsiCo invests in employee development through world-class training programs, mentorship, leadership academies, and international rotation opportunities. With a focus on digital transformation and sustainability, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge tools like advanced analytics, AI-driven planning, and ERP enhancements. Many alumni of similar roles have progressed to regional or global Supply Chain Manager positions within 3-5 years.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo's supply chain team in New Cairo means becoming part of a global powerhouse that values innovation, sustainability, and people. Work on high-impact projects that shape Egypt's FMCG landscape, collaborate with diverse international teams, and contribute to PepsiCo's ambitious goals of net-zero emissions and healthier products. Enjoy a premium work culture emphasizing work-life balance, inclusivity, and recognition. New Cairo offers modern amenities, excellent connectivity to Cairo, and a vibrant expat community, making it an ideal base for professional success.

Role FAQs

Q: What planning horizon does this role cover?
A: The role focuses on a detailed 0-16 week planning horizon, translating rough-cut plans into executable daily schedules.

Q: Is prior FMCG experience required?
A: Preferred, especially proficiency in product category planning, but strong supply planning expertise from any sector is considered.

Q: What tools will I use?
A: Primarily JDA-BY for supply planning, SAP ERP, and advanced Excel for analytics.

Q: How does this role fit into iS&OP?
A: You will lead the Supply Review in the monthly iS&OP cycle, collaborating with Integrated Planning Leads.

Q: What is the team structure?
A: Multicultural, cross-functional teams spanning Market operations, GBS, and manufacturing facilities.

Q: Are there relocation benefits?
A: Competitive packages available for qualified internal and external candidates; inquire during application.