R&d Analyst

Responsibilities: Are you looking for a challenging opportunity in an organization with a dynamic, innovative and diverse environment?If so, your future is at PepsiCo. As a world class company, we seek excellence in everything we do. Therefore, we need talented and innovative people who are passionate about what they do.Now we are looking for this position:**Specification Management Senior Analyst****Main Purpose**We are PepsiCo. We are a diverse organization, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company as a whole.Our employees are at the heart of PepsiCo. Through the Company's commitment to Talent Sustainability, we continue to support the development of employees. At PepsiCo, you get the best of both worlds: an entrepreneur’s mindset plus global reach and resources. Our collaborative culture and worldwide presence generate a stream of new opportunities to define the future and propel your life’s work. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity and your drive. We will give you a platform to be daring on a global scale.**Accountabilities**Functional Responsibilities- Deliver system and process training as needed- Identify potential areas for process improvements and employee upskilling to make recommendations to R&D GBS Leadership for continuous improvement- Leverage internal and external resources to develop or update existing ingredient and/or packaging specifications that are clear, concise, and accurate from spec readiness to supplier commercial qualification approval- Learn, understand, and uphold Ingredient, Supplier, Third Party, Formula, and/or Beverage/Food Packaging Standards- Maintain and foster relationships with in-market R&D spec teams, other spec GBS teams, and external suppliers- Interact with and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specification. These stakeholders could include some or all of the following: Product Development (PD), Food Safety (FS), Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)- Manage Supplier relationships and serve as point of contact to gather information/data needed to build specifications; complete timely follow-ups to keep the process moving to completion- Collect supplier questionnaire and manage supplier alignment on spec details- For certain Specifications (eg. Foods & Beverages) initiate material testing requests and validate specification quality parameters- Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with standards- Upload all paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into the appropriate system (Product Vision / SAP) and track workflow- For Packaging Specifications only: schedule and conduct Individual Component Specification (ICS) reviews, update documents, and manage supplier approval prior to internal review- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements)- Assess, respond, and escalate emerging business critical issues to avoid material supply shortages, outages and production delays.Thank you so much for thinking about PepsiCo to start or continue your careerQualifications:**Education/requirements**- Professional work experience (2-5yrs) gained in Food/Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry- Evidence of leadership skills when engaging with Senior Stakeholders and/or experience leading small teams- Demonstrated ability to teach, train, coach or mentor others in a technical capacity- Preference for experience in technology system conversion / implementation execution preferred- Ability to interpret and assess complex technical information and issues and seek alignment towards workable solutions- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite- For Formula and Ingredient Specifications: basic understanding of Food Safety, Microbiology and Regulatory Affairs- Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners- Good communication skills - oral and written (e.g. communication on telephone, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.)- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner- Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy- Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects- Fluent in English (HBS)- Fluent in English and Spanish (if located in MBS)- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food