at PepsiCo Corp in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Architect- SAP S4 OTC Accounts Receivable Subprocess Lead
Overview
We are PepsiCo. We are a diverse organization, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. Our employees are at the heart of PepsiCo and drive our culture. No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!
Through the Company's commitment to Talent Sustainability, we continue to support the development of employees. At PepsiCo, you get the best of both worlds: an entrepreneur’s mindset plus global reach and resources. Our collaborative culture and worldwide presence generate a stream of new opportunities to define the future and propel your life’s work. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity and your drive. We will give you a platform to be daring on a global scale.
This role supports the PQGC implementation of the PepsiCo Global Template (PGT). The role is part of Order to Cash team, which team supports the implementation and deployment of the Order & Contract Management, Pricing, Rebates & Free goods and DSD, Transportation/Logistics and Accounts Receivables capabilities of the PepsiCo Global template (built through SAP S4 concepts). This role will be primarily responsible for Accounts Receivables (A/R) functionality of SAP S4 which includes Collections management, Credit management, Dispute case processing, Dunning, FI invoicing, Incoming down payments EBS, Manual & direct debit and Lockbox process. The immediate focus will be set in the successful deployment of the PQGC sectors/business units and the capitalization of project assets for future rollouts in an “industrialized” manner. This role will adopt and adhere to Agile principles for the PGT deployment project.
Responsibilities
* Partner with the Order to Cash Global Process Owner, Order and Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates Accounts Receivable, DSD and Transportation/Logistics Global Process Leads (GPL’s) to implement and deploy the end-to-end solution for PQGC
* Support decision-making for Order & Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates, DSD and Transportation/Logistics Global Template localization of functionality for PQGC business units
* Collaborate with RTR, PTP, MTD, FP&A, FTS, HTR project value stream teams as needed to ensure alignment with OTC A/R processes and related cross functional RICEFs
* Actively engage and educate business process owners on A/R solution optimization, simplification, and standardization capabilities
* Collaborate with all value stream teams to implement and deploy the end-to-end Global ERP solution leveraging PepsiCo Agile Methodology (PAM)
* Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives and other key ceremonies
* Work closely and collaborate with onshore and offshore scrum team members to ensure a prioritized and sufficient product backlog for the teams to work against
* Along with scrum team identify, monitor and implement key agreed-upon improvements
* Adopt and and adhere to PAM principles and values:
* Adopt development practices which focus on quality and value, while increasing efficiency, and minimizing waste
* Foster an environment where communication, teamwork, and innovation are encouraged
* Help to implement Agile engineering best practices such as continuous integration, automation of testing and delivery, and continuous peer review within teams.
Compensatopn and Benefits:
* The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100 based on a full-time schedule.
* Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
* Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
* Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
* n addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
* 8+ years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP ERP with a focus on Accounts Receivable
* 2+ years of SAP S4 experience preferred
* Strong experience in end to end OTC design and development including integration with other functional areas
* In depth knowledge of Accounts Receivable and DSD solutions including route accounting and settlement for all GTM models – van sales, pre sales, pre order and vending
* Knowledge of master data objects required to support the Order to Cash processes (business partner, customer hierarchy, etc)
* Familiar with PepsiCo business processes and nuances related to Accounts Receivable
* Knowledge of A/R solutions deployed within PepsiCo
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
* Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements
* Knowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: SAP SolMan 7+ , Azure DevOps, Quality Center and MS Project
* Solves highly complex problems within their work team
* Strong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departments
* Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences
* Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
* Consulting background a plus
Leadership and communication skills:
* Demonstrates the desire and ability to develop new technology skills, business knowledge, and customer service capability through training, experimentation, and self-study
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
* Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers
* Ability to effectively manage an international team of experts
* Ability to effectively work with remote teams in different regions of the world
* Strong vendor management abilities.
* Negotiation Skills
* Coaching/Facilitation skills (as promoted by the Agile Coaching Institute), including but not limited to
* Levels of Listening
* Conflict Resolution
* Root Cause facilitation
* Training techniques
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
