Deputy Manager- Routing Intelligence
PepsiCo · Posted Nov 6
Global food, snack, and beverage manufacturing, marketing, and distribution services
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About the role
The Europe Route Engineering team at PepsiCo owns route planning and scheduling for the UK and Poland markets, including route data quality and system updates for field sales and last-mile operations. The role works across SAP S/4, Territory Planner and AFS, running route optimization, scenario analysis and KPI reporting. It also guides Routing Coordinators and partners with GTM Routing COE and market field sales teams.
What you will do
- Own route and customer visit-plan data in SAP S/4 for UK and Poland (day, frequency, route changes, new customers)
- Geocode new customers and run geo-code quality checks to keep location data accurate in Territory Planner
- Lead data preparation for route engineering and build balanced, optimized routes/ days in Territory Planner, including what-if scenarios
- Upload routes and visit plans into SAP, validate the data after upload and resolve exceptions
- Govern the monthly route-change cycle in line with approvals, red-line cut-off and month-end freeze
- Maintain customer visit sequence and delivery calendar (SAP, TP and AFS) across both markets
- Analyze route productivity KPIs (calls per route, drop size, travel time, cost-to-serve) and prepare route change reports, maps and customer-base comparisons
- Manage the Route Planning mailbox, prioritize requests and ensure SLA / KPI adherence
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation (Excel, Power BI, macros) to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy
- Partner with GTM Routing COE team and UK & Poland field sales teams to gather requirements, align priorities and share insights
- Guide, train and review the work of Routing Coordinators; act as backup to the Route Planning Manager
- Own SOPs, process documentation and knowledge transfer for the UK and Poland markets
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree (BE, B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, MBA, or any equivalent degree) from a recognized institution.
- 6+ years of experience in the Retail, CPG, or FMCG industry.
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in route planning, route engineering, supply chain, logistics, distribution, or field sales.
- Strong understanding of CPG/FMCG business processes, including sales channels, customer coverage, visit frequency, cost-to-serve, and route productivity.
- Strong knowledge of Go-to-Market (GTM) and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route processes; route engineering or route modeling experience is required.
- Advanced hands-on experience with Territory Planner or similar routing/GIS tools, including geocoding, route optimization, scenario modeling, and route sequencing.
- Good working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP DSD.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivots, lookups, macros), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; Power BI exposure is an advantage.
- Experience managing shared mailbox queries and service requests within SLA targets using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business drivers, develop metrics, and lead process improvements.
- Fluent in professional English; Polish or another European language is an advantage.
- Results-oriented with strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills; experience guiding or training junior team members is preferred.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with a portfolio spanning iconic brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Quaker, and Tropicana. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide range of convenient foods and beverages enjoyed by consumers across more than 200 countries. Guided by its strategic transformation framework, PepsiCo focuses on sustainable growth, operational modernization, and portfolio innovation.
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1965
- Location
- Purchase, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Steve Schmitt
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo North America
Executive Vice President, Global Chief Commercial Officer and Corporate Affairs
Becky Schmitt
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
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