Supply Chain Network Design Sr. Analyst

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

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.

The Opportunity

This role supports the development of the next generation network design capability, enabling industry leading design capability for all Global business units, Sectors, and ND Global Capability Centers, across the End-to-End Value Chain.

This role is responsible for developing and refining network optimization modeling projects and analyses that help source, deploy, store, and deliver our portfolio of products to customers at the lowest cost while supporting long-term growth. The Global Network Design Modeler is responsible for driving the testing of advanced modeling tools and designing new approaches and systems to optimize our supply chain network. This role requires deep understanding of optimization algorithms, data science techniques and supply chain operations. Ultimately, this role will be responsible for building and analysing optimization models using state-of-the-art optimization software to create scalable and effective solutions.

This will enable identification of transformative projects that will deliver significant levels of profitability, efficiency, sustainability, and service, that align with the organization’s global operational objectives.

Your Impact

As GCC Network Design Modeler your scope would consist of 

• Develop and maintain robust network optimization models to evaluate project hypothesis and strategic alternatives and quantify model changes in end-to-end supply chain.
• Translate complex business problems into optimization models using tools like Lyric or Supply Chain Guru
• Ability to evaluate optimization models inputs and outputs by data automation, executing models, analyzing data and reporting
• Partner with cross functional teams to provide necessary inputs for long term projects and ensure that project recommendations are organizationally aligned
• Identify, recommend and develop process improvement and innovative approaches for network model building and to simplify/streamline the process.
• Document model methodologies and provide training and support to analysts

Who Are We Looking For? 

• Bachelors Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in a supply chain planning/optimization function utilizing Modelling & Technical Design tools, such as Llamasoft, Coupa SCG, JDA or similar.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks

  Skills

  -Leadership

  -Strong Communicator

  -Results Oriented

  -Agility to solve problems

  -Analytical Thinking

  -Teamwork

  -Excellent interpersonal relationships

  -Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Tableau and Power BI

  -Manage of big data bases on SQL or similar (nice to have)

  -Use of Supply Chain Guru and Data Guru (must have)

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

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.