Franchise Supply Chain Sr Manager

Overview The role is critical to strengthening and transforming PepsiCo's Bangladesh business and supporting its long-term growth strategy. Bangladesh operates through the Transcom franchise/contract manufacturing model, where the partner manages manufacturing, distribution, and sales under a cost-plus arrangement. Operational efficiencies directly impact PepsiCo's profitability. The incumbent will mentor and influence the franchise partner to improve manufacturing, supply planning, warehousing, logistics, quality, and overall operational efficiency. Success in this role will require strong influencing skills without direct authority, as the role works across franchise teams and internal stakeholders. The role will closely collaborate with Franchise Leadership, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Quality, Global Procurement (GP), and the Agro team. Although Agro does not report into this role, close collaboration and mentoring are essential. The current role is managed from India (L11). The objective is to hire a local Bangladesh-based L10 leader. Responsibilities The role is critical to strengthening and transforming PepsiCo's Bangladesh business and supporting its long-term growth strategy. Bangladesh operates through the Transcom franchise/contract manufacturing model, where the partner manages manufacturing, distribution, and sales under a cost-plus arrangement. Operational efficiencies directly impact PepsiCo's profitability. The incumbent will mentor and influence the franchise partner to improve manufacturing, supply planning, warehousing, logistics, quality, and overall operational efficiency. Success in this role will require strong influencing skills without direct authority, as the role works across franchise teams and internal stakeholders. The role will closely collaborate with Franchise Leadership, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Quality, Global Procurement (GP), and the Agro team. Although Agro does not report into this role, close collaboration and mentoring are essential. The current role is managed from India (L11). The objective is to hire a local Bangladesh-based L10 leader. Qualifications 15–20 years of Supply Chain experience Strong Food/FMCG manufacturing background End-to-end Supply Chain leadership experience Bangladesh market exposure preferred Proven ability to influence, mentor, and drive operational transformation Potential target organizations include Nestlé and other leading Food/FMCG companies in Bangladesh. Candidate sourcing can begin immediately and should remain strictly confidential.