Agro Strategy, Import & Planning Manager - Indochina
atPepsico Services Asia Co., Ltd. (Pepsi-Cola)- Lead the Agro supply chain and import strategy to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of potatoes. Oversee end‑to‑end demand and supply planning, optimizing the balance between imported and locally sourced raw materials.
- Ensure full compliance with agricultural import regulations and PepsiCo safety requirements. Manage risks associated with imports, tariffs, regulatory changes, and logistics to safeguard business continuity.
- Oversee agronomy processes to ensure all activities comply with local laws and regulatory requirements in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia maintaining high safety, environmental, and ethical standards in alignment with PepsiCo’s Global Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System (GEHSMS).
- Collaborate closely with the Agro Sector team to support the Seed/Chipstock Hub strategy, ensuring seamless integration across sourcing, quality, and supply-planning functions.
- Partner with Corporate Affairs (CA) to enable PRA unlocks and support regulatory approvals critical to the business.
- Ensure the timely and complete availability of import supplies (Seeds & Chipstock) while maintaining high standards of quality and cost efficiency.
- Lead Agronomy Strategic Import Plan and Manage Risk & Opportunities with all import suppliers. Identify and drive productivity under pressure circumstance.
- Oversee and optimize costs associated with Potato Production, Handling, Logistics, and Imports to align with Production and Financial Plans.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to potato losses from storage or production issues by proactively monitoring and coordinating immediate actions with relevant teams.
- Develop and implement Agro Processes compliant with PepsiCo policies and regulations, including adherence to the Global Control Standard.
- Act as the ICF and Indonesia representative to lead Import Supply Hub strategies effectively.
- Identify and unlock PRA limitations to expand opportunities for imports, fostering growth and efficiency.
- Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Thai; Chinese language skills are an advantage. Strong negotiation skills are essential.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a managerial role, preferably within a multinational environment. Experience working with diverse teams and in cross‑cultural collaboration is highly valued.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is an advantage.
- Analytical & Planning Skills: Strong problem‑solving abilities with a strategic mindset. Capable of analyzing complex supply chain scenarios and developing effective planning and optimization solutions.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, manage stakeholder relationships, and foster cross‑functional teamwork.
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of import/export regulations, international logistics, and supply chain best practices.
- Global Business & Market Awareness: Ability to stay updated on global economic trends, geopolitical developments, and trade regulations that impact import/export operations. Strong understanding of international markets and potential supply chain disruptions.
- Emotional Resilience: Strong emotional control and the ability to perform effectively under high pressure, with flexibility in working hours.
Experience required
- 5 years
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Supply Chain
- Import / Export
- Management
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
PepsiCo is a large conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, marketing and selling a wide variety of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, as well as salty, sweet and grain-based snacks, and other foods. Besides the Pepsi-Cola brands, the company owns the brands Quaker Oats, Gatorade, Frito-L ... Read more
Why join us: At PepsiCo, people from different backgrounds and experiences eagerly roll up their sleeves, pitch in and get to work. We share a desire to succeed, and to win! The work is exhilarating, the atmosphere is electric and the brands are world-class. We get great satisfaction knowing that our ideas are n ... Read more
Benefits
- Education Allowance
- Employee discount
- Five-day work week
