Food & Beverage Jobs in New Cairo City, Egypt (Now Hiring) — 6 open

Overview

The Supply Planner is responsible for supporting end-to-end supply planning activities for European markets from PepsiCo’s Cairo Capability Center. The role focuses on system pre-planning settings, weekly production planning, daily plan updates based on demand fluctuations, and close collaboration with MRP and DRP teams to ensure plan execution. The role also supports demand and production analysis to enable informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update system planning settings to support pre-planning and supply optimization.
• Develop and publish weekly production plans in line with demand requirements, capacity, and inventory targets.
• Perform daily plan updates to reflect demand (DMD) changes and short-term supply constraints.
• Collaborate closely with MRP and DRP teams to ensure effective execution of the agreed supply plan.
• Monitor demand and supply performance and highlight risks, gaps, and opportunities proactively.
• Conduct ad-hoc and regular analysis related to demand fluctuations, production performance, and supply constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply planning processes and tools.
• Ensure data accuracy and planning discipline across systems and reports.
• Work in a multicultural, remote-serving environment supporting European stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, preferably in:
  • Supply Planning
  • Production Planning
  • Demand & Supply Coordination
• Experience in FMCG or multinational environments is a plus.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis; Power Query or VBA is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with planning systems / ERP (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, or similar) is preferred.
• Basic understanding of MRP and DRP concepts.
• Ability to analyze demand (DMD) changes and translate them into actionable supply plans.

Behavioral & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• High level of focus, accuracy, and ownership.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and develop within supply chain planning.

Language Requirements

• Very good English (written and spoken) to support European markets.