R&d Analyst

Overview:
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

**Responsibilities**:
**What will you work on**:
The Operation Excellence analyst plays a key role, ensuring the high quality of R&D documentation and the global ingredient standard, while accelerating digital transformation, integrating and harmonizing R&D business processes throughout the LATAM region.

**Accountabilities**
- Ensure the integrity and high quality of ingredients, products and processes Documentation, in partnership with the Product Developers and TDC, for Innovation, Productivity and Business Continuity agenda, ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the Technical Stage Gate, for the Food category, in South America.
- Execute and comply with the requirements of the Global Ingredient Standards (GIS/PQP) by building a strong connection with external suppliers and documenting new or existing ingredient specifications.
- Replicate and Load specifications into SAP PLM or other system
- Bring digital solutions to simplify R&D ways of working
- Execute plans to ensure R&D Data Sustain and CAST adoption in Brasil, SOCO and Andean
- Manage workflows in the systems, mainly in SAP
- Support the qualification and approval of suppliers according to the global quality protocol (SQA)
- Work with external suppliers to ensure compliance with ingredients, product and process specifications
- Write specifications of raw materials, semi-finished, finished products and process
- Work with Project Leaders to ensure that project timeline compliance
- Lead projects of low and medium complexity in order to have a critical experience as a product developer
- Support operational training related to new technology or product
- Flexibility to coordinate industrial, pilot plant or laboratory tests for new products, processes and/or equipment (or adaptations to existing ones)
- Participate in project meetings of the functional team
- Ensure LatAm process harmonization in collaboration with the OpEx team based in Mexico
- Ensure the confidentiality of R&D information and company strategy.

Qualifications:
**Who are we looking for?**
- Research and Development or Process area with interface with R&D - minimum experience of 5 years
- Technical Degree (Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Production Engineering and others)
- Experience in managing SAP (PLM and/or ERP); from 1 to 2 years.
- Experience in R&D, Continuous Process Improvement, Data Analytics or related area.
- Desirable technical knowledge on the Snacks, Cookies & Crackers, Dairy and/or Grains platform.
- Language: English and Spanish (min intermediate)
- Intellectual and technical curiosity
- Knowledge of local food legislation
- Knowledge in Food Safety, HACCP, Allergens

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES (ELEGIBILITY GUIDELINES)**:

- Be for at least 12 months within your current level/position
- Notify your direct manager that you are interested in this position
- PDR evaluation must be at least 2 in the last two years
- Have not received any suspension over the last 12 months.

This position has been posted internally and externally simultaneously.

**What can you expect from us**:

- A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life;
- A dynamic and inclusive culture;
- A support team that will foster your professional growth and development;
- Opportunity to work with relevant and impactful projects for the business;
- Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs;
- Online platform available 24/7 to learn new languages at no cost.

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