R&d Packaging Analyst

Overview:
**We are PepsiCo**

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies with more than $79 Billion in Net Revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands that each generate more than $1 Billion in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, located around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals.

We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing to do for our business. At PepsiCo, we aim to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy, leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment. We call this **Winning with Purpose**.

**Responsibilities**:
**The Opportunity**

Responsible for proposals, development and execution for packaging materials. Lead design strategies, performance and new products, assuring long lasting products protection from manufacturing to commercialization.

**Your Impact**

As **R&D Packaging Analyst**your responsibilities would consist of:

- New Products Launch and development for innovation, equipment and line extension products
- Identify functional properties of materials, as well support and development for new analytical techniques for evaluation.
- Identify opportunities to develop continuous improvement **quality in packaging materials, equipment and products, assuring consumers preference and product design compliance**.
- Assuring product consistency, quality and manufacturing flawless processes.
- Technical support for copackers involved in manufacturing processes for PepsiCo.
- Develop reports and generate technical recommendations for innovation, sustainability and productivity.
- Define, develop and approve suppliers packaging materials, guarantee materials consistency, properties and productivity goals.
- Generate innovation projects for existent processes or products or new product launches.
- Technology proposal of innovative equipment in industry, looking for innovation for new products.

Qualifications:
**Who Are We Looking For?**

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Biochemistry, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, or related fields.

**Experience**
- 2+ years in packaging or product development within the food or consumer goods industry, including packaging quality, innovation, material evaluation, and support to manufacturing or copackers.
- Fluent in **English**.
- Data analysis and **critical thinking skills** with proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to graph and interpret data relationships, knowledge of statistics and analytical techniques for packaging validation.
- ** Strong communication** and presentation skills; able to **collaborate** across all organizational levels; **curiosity-driven**, problem-solving mindset with an outgoing and adaptable personality.
- Mobility to travel; strategic business vision and ability to influence; creative, innovative, and tech-savvy with an interest in continuous improvement.

**What can you expect from us**:

- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes
- Organized personality
- Team player
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy
- Advocates for and embraces the use of new tools and techniques
- Problem Solving
- Seeks opportunities to strengthen digital culture through collaborating and sharing knowledge
- Track record of improving processes, leading projects and influencing decision-makers
- Has an informed opinion on digital trends, including fluency with specific digital technologies

**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.