Deputy Manager - Supply Chain

PepsiCo · Hyderabad

  • Experience3+ yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelmid
  • Posted18 Sept 2026

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is hiring in Hyderabad in consumer goods. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • SAP ECC
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP material master data
  • Product commercialization
  • Barcode validation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • VBA
  • Process governance
  • Stakeholder management

The role

A commercialization project lead in a consumer goods manufacturing company coordinates product launches by managing SAP material master data, finished-good codes, and barcode validation for new product development. They align R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, marketing, sales, finance, and external design stakeholders while governing product data across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA. Their defining skills include SAP material master data, product commercialization, and barcode validation, alongside Microsoft Excel, VBA automation, process governance, and stakeholder management.

Full job description

Overview

The Commercialization project lead provides the important support to the Project managers, Brand leads etc., in the day-to-day operations and execution of Projects. Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure launch readiness. Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams for inputs. Facilitate communication between stakeholders to resolve issues and align priorities. Ensure all teams are prepared for product introduction.

Responsibilities

Finished Good (SKU) Code Set up in SAPSupport the planning and set-up of the pipeline of New Products (Innovation, Artwork changes and Revenue management projects) by liaising with the Marketing team, R&D Packaging, R&D Product, Supply team, Demand Planning, Master Data and Procurement Own the creation of new finished goods codes. Follow up with stakeholders to ensure information is supplied in a timely manner Product Hierarchy/ PPG/ MG4 Sector RequestSpreadsheet to fill out of how the SKU is categorised (7 different sub-categories for one NPD) in addition to PPG and MPG inputs BarcodesGenerating new barcodes both EAN and TUN for all NPD’s. Getting the barcodes validated through GS1 (Retailer request) by providing individual barcodes for every SKU Artwork briefs (TBC)Collating all inputs with cross functional team and forwarding to design agencies once aligned with brand. Material Master Data GovernanceEstablish and uphold global data governance policies for material master data.Define and document data creation, update, and decision-rights processes.Ensure compliance with SAP master data standards.Execute and oversee material master data maintenance in SAP, including product data cleansing and validationResolve data quality issues, performance bottlenecks, and inconsistencies.Manage material master records across all relevant SAP views.Review, maintain, and update Desktop Procedures (DTPs) to ensure documentation accuracy and process standardization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field 3+ years of experience in product launch and its responsibilities wrt commercialization and/ or experience in project coordination or project management role.Strong experience in SAP ECC / SAP S4 HANA environments, particularly in Supply Chain processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with Excel, VBA automation Ability to manage high volume operational activities while maintaining SLA commitments Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Highly collaborative with the ability to partner with both internal and external stakeholders, agencies, etcAbility to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams across business and IT Strong documentation and process governance capabilities Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment