Associate Director-TMS Product lead Supply Chain

As an industry-leading transportation management solution, TMS enables centralized visibility, routing & optimization, process & information, and vendor cost management for transportation operations. PepsiCo's gTMS is deployed to 4 separate instances supporting each sector (LATAM, Europe, AMESA, APAC), optimizing approximately 80% of total global primary transportation spend. As the TMS Product lead, your key responsibilities will include: - Acting as the primary TMS solution lead, super user, and business expert - Leading system governance and vendor management activities with the Blue Yonder vendor - Leading new deployment and sustain activities Your responsibilities will also involve: - Providing advanced technical and functionality support to the TMS delivery team on projects - Supporting the TMS delivery team in improving the adoption of GTMS across sectors/markets by providing solutions to complex problems - Introducing advanced TMS functionalities such as job server, Transportation Smartbench, Ocean Booking etc. in various markets and leveraging the TMS delivery team for implementation - Managing End User Knowledge Management through online and live trainings, performing training need analysis, and designing/updating training content - Conducting internal trainings to the TMS Delivery team and supporting in the automation of any TMS delivery team tasks - Acting as a liaison with Blue Yonder to troubleshoot complex issues and improve the existing solution, including managing Quarterly Special Interest Group sessions - Serving as the Point of Contact for Vendor (Blue Yonder) relationship management, new functionality features, and continuous improvement - Leading the BY Cloud Solution Migration Project as the PepsiCo Solution Architect and driving new transportation technology innovation in collaboration with Global Transportation Capability Qualifications required for this role include: - 14-18 years of overall experience with 8+ years of experience in a CPG company (preferred) - BS or Masters in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics - Deep understanding of BY TMS solution - Deep experience in implementing solutions in new markets and working with IT organizations (minimum 2-3 projects) - Experience facilitating/leading technical products and incorporating user feedback and business strategy to craft long-term product strategy and vision - Technical and data management experience - Prior involvement in Cloud Migration of BY TMS would be an advantage - Conversant with BY TMS road map and recent updates would be preferred,