R&d Product Developer

Overview:**We Are PepsiCo*****Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world.**Know more**:PepsiCoJobs****Join PepsiCo, dare for better.****Responsibilities**:**The Opportunity**To manage the Business Continuity for LatAm Biscuits and Grains portfolios through business sustaining initiatives related to key ingredients such as additivies & Fats and Oils. This role will guide the research for these categories to enable business continuity across LatAm sector and will identify harmonization opportunities to deliver product consistency in the different markets**Your Impact**As an R&D Product Developer & Ingredients Sr. Engineer, your responsibilities will include:- **Ensuring business continuity** by developing new or alternative suppliers for food additives and fats & oils while meeting ingredient standards.- ** Co-leading Business Sustaining initiatives** for Fats, Oils & Additives to support the Business Continuity Plan for LATAM Biscuits and Grains in the short, medium, and long term.- ** Identifying and executing BCPs/Productivity initiatives** within these categories to meet business objectives.- ** Supporting ingredient contingencies with Supply Chains** by identifying root causes and defining action plans to prevent business disruptions.- ** Co-leading LatAm strategies** for ingredient harmonization in baking products, with a focus on fats & oils.- ** Executing new process and system implementations** (E2E Track, Accolade, PLM, Project System) and aligning documentation processes (Technical Stage Gate) for productivity initiatives.- ** Contributing to future ingredient agenda development** based on market trends and business priorities.- ** Supporting supplier networking** based on business needs.Qualifications:**Who Are We Looking For?****Education**:- Food Engineering background or related**Experience**:- **3-5 years** of experience in **food research and development**.- **Expertise with ingredients** and related products, specifically in baking and baked goods**:Fats, Oils & Additives****Languages**:- **Advanced English proficiency** (fluent - bilingual process).**Soft Skills**:- Results oriented- Intelectual curiosity- Strong technical skills- Effective communication oral and written- Decision making- Creativity to solve problems**What can you expect from us**:- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.- Development programs according to Leadership skills.- Specialized training according to the role.- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.**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.