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<item><title>Manager, Consumer Strategy &amp; Insights (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Manager, US Strategy & Insights will report to a Director, US Strategy & Insights in the PAB Marketing Division of PepsiCo, located in Purchase, NY.<br /><br />This position will provide mid-level leadership in consumer research and the application of syndicated data and advanced analytics against a subset of the US CSD brands' business objectives (i.e. Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, etc.).This person will be accountable for assessing information needs, and developing and implementing plans to address those needs with oversight from the Director.This person will be experienced at integrating relevant knowledge for maximum insight with the ability to translate into actionable recommendations.<br /><br /><strong>Key Accountabilities:<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Design research plans against business objectives, timelines and budget for brand(s) assigned with input from the Director</li><br/><li>Partner in developing marketing objectives and strategies by providing guidance to business team in identifying key business issues and opportunities for the US CSD brands assigned.</li><br/><li>Present learning and insights as a basis for strategic decision making. Incorporate consumer-based insights across all planning, including marketing initiatives, consumer communications as well as annual and strategic business planning.</li><br/><li>Participate in the development and management of the custom research budget. Monitor research spending for assigned businesses.</li><br/><li>Manage supplier selection, activity and work flow to ensure cost efficient, accurate, and timely completion of projects.</li><br/><li>Through partnering with the Advanced Analytics team, leverage syndicated data sources (i.e. IRI scanner and panel data, etc.) to help monitor and diagnose the brand/category and address business issues and information needs.</li><br/><li>Partner with cross-functional teams and GBG (Global) counterparts on innovation and communication initiatives.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Skills Profile:<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Experience with a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research techniques</li><br/><li>Familiarity with IRI/Nielsen scanner and panel data; ideally experience interpreting and applying</li><br/><li>Strong communication skills</li><br/><li>Ability to translate consumer understanding to insight</li><br/><li>Strong initiative and results orientation</li><br/><li>Strong strategic thinking and problem solving</li><br/><li>Collaboration / teamwork skills</li><br/><li>Excellent project management skills</li><br/><li>Influence management skills</li><br/><li>Sense of fiscal responsibility</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Minimum <br/><b>Job <br/><b>Requirements:</b></b><br/><br /></strong><br />3+ years of relevant marketing research experience with a consumer packaged goods company; 6+ years total experience as a consumer research professional; Bachelor's Degree; Advanced Degree preferred.<br /><br />It is important the individual be well versed in research methodologies and possess the ability to apply research to address business challenges.<br /><br /><br /></p><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 18577BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Manager%2C-Consumer-Strategy-&amp;-Insights-NY-10577/2163296/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Manager%2C-Consumer-Strategy-&amp;-Insights-NY-10577/2163296/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Purchasing Business Planning Analyst (Bern, CH)</title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Main purpose<br /></strong>This role is responsible for the financial planning of the Juice and Ingredients Purchasing (GPE) function; Iberia Region and ensuring the financial integrity and development of the Abacus reporting system.<br /><br /><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Financial support to the Juice/Ingredients Purchasing Planning Agenda - including development of forecasts in conjunction with Purchasing Managers and report out to Senior Directors/VP.</li><br/><li>Financial support to the Iberia Region with regard to Purchasing impact on P&L algorithm. Will include year-over-year P&L impact, detailed commodity and productivity build. Presentation of results to Regional and MU Senior Leadership Teams (e.g. Iberia GM and CFO)</li><br/><li>Lead the development of Abacus to support the changing PepsiCo landscape e.g. integration of WBD, expansion of current Regional scope e.g. WER CoPackers.</li><br/><li>Indirect management of the Financial Analysts to support the Abacus change agenda</li><br/><li>Provide ad-hoc financial support to GPE function e.g. CapEx requests, training, inductions etc.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br /><strong>Responsible for the ongoing integrity and development of the Abacus reporting platform</strong>. Required dealing with internal stakeholders (Purchasing Managers/Finance Analysts) and external support (Accenture).<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Experience/technical skills</strong>:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Financial background with financial planning & analysis in a multinational company, preferably FMCG (5 to 7 years)</li><br/><li>Proven track record in applying business judgment, through experience and insights gained in large projects and through the analysis of business cases from a business logic perspective</li><br/><li>Technical accounting skills (ACA or CIMA accredited or similar)</li><br/><li>Excellent commercial skills and understanding of business drivers gained in major projects in a business environment</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Experience/Soft skills:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Used to working with senior executives and in cross-functional teams</li><br/><li>First class interpersonal & communication skills</li><br/><li>Able to work under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines while at the same time displaying attention to detail</li><br/><li>Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills</li><br/><li>Strong IT skills (Excel & PowerPoint - previous experience of Database applications required)</li><br/><li>Result oriented and committed to getting the job done</li><br/><li>Be a self starter and able to work autonomously as well as being flexible.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Leadership/Management skills:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Experience in leading project teams</li><br/><li>Demonstrated ability of setting the agenda</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Language Skills:</strong><br /><br />Fluency in written and spoken English<br /><br /></p><br/><p> </p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>PepsiCo</p><p>Ref: 28813BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Bern-Purchasing-Business-Planning-Analyst/2584036/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Bern-Purchasing-Business-Planning-Analyst/2584036/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Global Procurement Senior Manager/ Packaging (, SA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Job Summary:<br /><br /></strong>The purpose of this job is to Lead Middle East Africa Plastics Sourcing (Preforms, Closures, Film and Flexible packaging) across PepsiCo Beverage & Food Operating Companies, managing the spend, through:<br />(1) Defining and executing a Plastics category strategies: Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Innovation and Productivity.<br />(2) Measuring and Improving Performance.<br />(3) and Achieving Annual Plans and Delivering Productivity.<br /><br /><strong>Job Accountabilities:<br /></strong><br /><br />&Oslash; In close collaboration with the Middle East Africa Global Procurement Packaging Director, draft & implement Plastics category strategies, using systematic 7 step strategic sourcing approach.<br /><br />&Oslash; Monitor progress of cross-functional category teams.<br /><br />&Oslash; Lead Plastics categories on a regional level and leverage from PepsiCo's scale in the region.<br /><br />&Oslash; Act as Middle East Africa Resins, Bottles & Closures Center Of Excellence as well as Middle East Africa Flexible Packaging Center Of Excellence.<br /><br />&Oslash; Closely monitor Plastics coverage plan/playbook, ensure compliance and take pro-active measures to mitigate risk.<br /><br />&Oslash; Work closely with Global Procurement Center Of Excellence to:<br /><br />1. Plan and monitor Plastics Categories annual and long-term strategic sourcing targets<br /><br />2. Plan and monitor sourcing Productivity / Savings for categories (for the current year and over Integrated Business Plan).<br /><br />3. Lead continuous improvement initiatives from procurement side for the categories.<br /><br />4. Evaluate & evolve sourcing strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations.<br /><br />5. Ensure implementation of sourcing strategies / plans, compliance monitored, and benefits tracked (in close collaboration with the Transactional Procurement Team) in line with the procurement policy & practices<br /><br />&Oslash; Closely liaise with main business stakeholders in beverage & food plants in region.<br /><br />&Oslash; Sell category strategies to business stakeholders; one focal point to represent Plastics categories internally (peer level) and externally (suppliers)<br /><br />&Oslash; Ensure implementation of best-in-class sourcing tools, relevant to the category.<br /><br />&Oslash; Lead category negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers<br /><br />&Oslash; Track Plastic supply markets, share evolving category trends, monitor supplier performance and share benchmarking against industry / market standards.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Job Qualifications and Skills:<br /></strong><br />&Oslash; 7-8 years of Strategic Sourcing experience in FMCG.<br /><br />&Oslash; Beverage & Food Packaging Materials Sourcing Experience.<br /><br />&Oslash; Experience in using advanced sourcing methodologies/ tools.<br /><br />&Oslash; Experience in a regional procurement function/ company.<br /><br />&Oslash; Experience of procurement/ strategic sourcing in the Middle East & Africa.<br /><br />&Oslash; Skilled in managing a dispersed team of subordinates & business stakeholders in different countries; strong selling skills.<br /><br />&Oslash; Bachelor's degrees in Business or Engineering. Masters preferred.<br /><br />&Oslash; Multilingual and multinational experience preferred.<br /><br /></p><br/><p> </p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>PepsiCo</p><p>Ref: 23265BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Global-Procurement-Plastics-Lead/2427057/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Global-Procurement-Plastics-Lead/2427057/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Audit Director (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This high-visibility position leads the planning and execution of risk-based audits and the communication of audit results to senior management. The Director is the primary contact with management throughout the audit engagement. The Director will also work closely with the Sr. Director and other Directors to assess process and strategic risks across all North American-based businesses and Corporate Functions and verify that these risks are addressed in the audit plan.<br /><br />The Director will have four direct reports, but because of the matrix organization structure will manage up to 16 individuals throughout the year.<br /><br />Essential Functions/Key <b>Responsibilities:</b></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Meet with cross-functional business leadership team (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Global Procurement and/or HR) during engagement planning to gain understanding of business processes, risks and challenges of the function to be audited.</li><br/><li>Present proposed audit scope and approach to SVP Corporate Audit.</li><br/><li>Facilitate workshops with business to understand process flows for in-scope processes, identifying key financial, IT, operational and compliance risks and assess the adequacy of controls in place to mitigate risk.</li><br/><li>Identify the key controls to test and monitoring activities to assess during the audit. Review the results of testwork, providing timely coaching to audit team members.</li><br/><li>Conduct weekly status update meetings with management. For any opportunities identified, communicate the issue, root cause and financial statements or profitability impact. Partner with management to develop cost-effective remediation plans.</li><br/><li>Identify best practices during audit engagements and share them across business units and locations.</li><br/><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency of PepsiCo's audit procedures and/or supporting administrative processes.</li><br/><li>Support Sr. Directors with the development of Corporate Audit strategic plan and other key department initiatives.</li><br/><li>Coordinate recruiting and onboarding of new hires into the audit group, which serves as a talent pipeline for the PepsiCo finance and controls organizations.</li><br/><li>Manage the travel & expense and consulting forecast for audit engagements, providing explanations for variances to plan.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br />Qualifications:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>10+ years of accounting/control or finance experience.</li><br/><li>Bachelor's Degree (Finance or Accounting preferred)</li><br/><li>Previous Big 4 Public Accounting experience and/or CPA strongly preferred.</li><br/><li>Master's in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.</li><br/><li>Prior consumer products goods (CPG) experienced preferred.</li><br/><li>Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</li><br/><li>Ability to work in matrix organization; handle competing priorities.</li><br/><li>Strong interpersonal skills and proven. collaboration/teamwork experience.</li><br/><li>Can also be located in Plano, TX.</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel approximately 40% - 65% of the time.</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 27559BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Audit-Director-NY-10577/2524593/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Audit-Director-NY-10577/2524593/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Associate Manager, Executive Compensation (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Associate Manager, Executive Compensation works in the Compensation Planning team to lead and support a broad range of Executive Compensation activities. Under the directions of the Director, Executive Compensation, this incumbent manages and conducts complex analyses, provides insights and makes recommendations.<br /> <br /> As new rules and regulations are developed through SEC and legislation, the incumbent is at the forefront to monitor new provisions and rules that will impact PepsiCo, which will require a strong working knowledge of governance trends and issues impacting PepsiCo compensation policy and practices, ability to work in an ambiguous environment, and will also require strong project management and alignment skills as the incumbent works closely with the Director, Executive Compensation to present background, analysis and insights. Qualifications:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>B.A./B.S. Degree</li><br/><li>Graduate Degree (MBA) preferred.</li><br/><li>At least 7-10 years of relevant experience.</li><br/><li>Exceptional Excel (spreadsheet) & Access (database) modeling skills.</li><br/><li>Knowledge of advanced statistics.</li><br/><li>Working knowledge of Bloomberg.</li><br/><li>In-depth knowledge of proxy statements and other financial statements including footnotes.</li><br/><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in writing decks using PowerPoint.</li><br/><li>Strong project management skills and aptitude for handling multiple projects simultaneously.</li><br/><li>Ability to: work well under pressure and handle tight deadlines; work independently without supervision; work well in a team environment.</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 24774BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Associate-Manager%2C-Executive-Compensation-NY-10577/2427276/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Associate-Manager%2C-Executive-Compensation-NY-10577/2427276/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>The Senior Analyst Energy / North America FP&amp;A (Somers, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Senior Analyst Energy / North America FP&A role supports the Global Procurement organization and FP&A team.The North America energy spend is$0.7 bn.<br /><br />Key Accountabilities:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Reporting processes including: Net (Inflation)/Deflation including productivity (including understanding and validating all key assumptions), spend coverage, global sensitivities/projections, risk/opps, commodity assumptions and weekly/monthly dashboard's.</li><br/><li>Manages information flow between category and client teams to ensure alignment is critical to this role.</li><br/><li>Provide ad-hoc support to the COE/category, CFO, Sr. Director FP&A, Commodity Risk Management teams as necessary.</li><br/><li>Support the Director in NA consolidated reporting across all categories.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Bachelors (MBA/CPA Preferred)</li><br/><li>4-5 years experience</li><br/><li>Strong modeling skills, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills</li><br/><li>Strong leadership skills, and drive for results</li><br/><li>Ability to work in matrix organization; handle competing priorities; influence others to meet data needs</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 29332BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somers-The-Senior-Analyst-Energy-North-America-FP&amp;A-NY-10589/2589446/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somers-The-Senior-Analyst-Energy-North-America-FP&amp;A-NY-10589/2589446/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Sr Director Corporate Strategy (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) team is focused on providing broad, strategic vision for PepsiCo and identifying and evaluating new growth initiatives. Working closely with sector managers and with the support of the CS&D team, the Director will formulate the company's strategic vision. She/He will lead problem solving and opportunity evaluation, including strategic and financial analysis and the creation of business plans for high potential opportunities.<br /><br />The Director will take a leadership role, with others in the department, in the annual Strategic Plan development effort and promote strategic development through extensive competitive analysis and by advancing the interests of the company at conferences, trade shows, and meetings with companies. This person will provide broad, strategic input into potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to ensure maximum returns on invested capital and consistency with the overall business.<br /><br />Blending strong internal capabilities with creative, external perspectives, the successful candidate will champion new initiatives that demonstrate breakthrough thinking. With direct access to senior executives, this individual will lead highly visible projects that will have a significant impact on the direction and performance of the company.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Qualifications:<br /><br /></strong>The successful candidate should have several years (minimum 5+ years post MBA) of managerial experience with a leading strategy consulting firm and have managed multiple teams. Industry experience in consumer products is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, and possess vision, exceptional ability and enthusiasm.<br /><br />An ideal candidate should have the ability to identify and define business questions and issues, and develop strategic, analytical and financial frameworks to conduct analysis. He/she will have experience developing and designing implementation plans to drive execution. The candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and significant influence management skills with the ability to gain credibility with team members and senior management.<br /><br />The successful candidate will be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker who is intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in continued learning. He/she will have excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively influence others, and a very high level of maturity.<br /><br />Experience working within a Consumer practice or with consumer products/retail clients is highly desireable.<br /><br />A Masters in Business Administration from a top-tier school is preferred.</p><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 27964BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Sr-Director-Corporate-Strategy-NY-10577/2537559/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Sr-Director-Corporate-Strategy-NY-10577/2537559/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Senior Manager, Consumer Insights - Packaging Innovation (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Senior Manager,Consumer Insights for Packaging Innovationwill report to a Director in the PAB Marketing Division of PepsiCo, located in Purchase, NY.<br /><br />This position will provideleadership in consumer research and the application of syndicated data and advanced analytics against a subset of the US CSD brands' packaging innovation business objectives (i.e. Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, etc.).This person will be accountable for assessing information needs, and developing and implementing plans to address those needs with oversight from the Director. This person will be experienced at integrating relevant knowledge for maximum insight with the ability to translate into actionable recommendations.<br /><br /><strong>Key Accountabilities:</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Design research plans against business objectives, timelines and budget for brand(s) assigned with input from the Director</li><br/><li>Partner in developing packaging innovation objectives and strategies by providing guidance to business team in identifying key business issues and opportunities for the US CSD brands assigned.</li><br/><li>Present learning and insights as a basis for strategic decision making. Incorporate consumer-based insights across all planning, including marketing initiatives, consumer communications as well as annual and strategic business planning.</li><br/><li>Participate in the development and management of the custom research budget. Monitor research spending for assigned businesses.</li><br/><li>Manage supplier selection, activity and work flow to ensure cost efficient, accurate, and timely completion of projects.</li><br/><li>Through partnering with the Advanced Analytics team, leverage syndicated data sources (i.e. IRI scanner and panel data, etc.) to help monitor and diagnose the brand/category and address business issues and information needs.</li><br/><li>Partner with cross-functional teams and GBG (Global) counterparts on innovation and communication initiatives.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>4 + years of relevant marketing research experience with a consumer packaged goods company; 8+ years total experience as a consumer research professional</li><br/><li>Prior experience with qualitative and quantitative research techniques and methodologies.</li><br/><li>Familiarity utilizing IRI/Nielsen scanner and panel data</li><br/><li>Must be able to translate consumer research to actionable insights in order to address business challenges</li><br/><li>Bachelor's degree</li><br/><li>It is important the individual be well versed in research methodologies and possesses the ability to apply research to address business challenges.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b> (Nice to Have)<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Strong communication skills</li><br/><li>Excellent project management skills</li><br/><li>Ability to influence within a highly matrixed global environment</li><br/><li>Expertise with IRI/Nielsen scanner and panel data</li><br/><li>Strong initiative and results orientation</li><br/><li>Advanced Degree</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 20349BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Senior-Manager%2C-Consumer-Insights-Packaging-Innovation-NY-10577/2243872/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Senior-Manager%2C-Consumer-Insights-Packaging-Innovation-NY-10577/2243872/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>GSG Strategy Director (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The GSG Strategy team is focused on providing broad, strategic vision for GSG, identifying and evaluating new growth initiatives in Macrosnacks. Working closely with other Global Groups, Sector Managers, Countries and Corporate Strategy, the Director will lead problem solving and opportunity evaluation, including strategic and financial analysis and the creation of business plans for high potential opportunities.<br /><br />The Director will take a leadership role, with others in the department, in the annual Strategic Plan development effort and promote strategic development through extensive competitive analysis. This person will interact with others in GSG to support Brand, Marketing, Innovation and Insights projects; also, the individual could be required to provide broad, strategic input into potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to ensure maximum returns on invested capital and consistency with the overall business.<br /><br />Blending strong internal capabilities with creative, external perspectives, the successful candidate will champion new initiatives that demonstrate breakthrough thinking. With direct access to senior executives, this individual will lead highly visible projects that will have a significant impact on the direction and performance of the company.<br /><br /><em>Detailed Accountabilities</em>:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Identify/define key strategic questions, business issues and metrics.</li><br/><li>Develop strategic, analytical and financial frameworks to conduct analysis.</li><br/><li>Lead global projects to ultimately drive Snacks Growth via new categories, new geographies.</li><br/><li>Work with Corporate, 'G', Sector, CFOs and business leaders to develop projects.</li><br/><li>Help write GSG's SGP, relevant PORs and other Corporate deliverables (BOD, CAGNY, etc) - leverage PowerPoint to create impactful, concise and accurate slides.</li><br/><li>Support preparation for monthly GSG council meetings with focus on RTS and competitor insights.</li><br/><li>Develop/design implementation plans to drive execution.</li><br/><li>Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, at the most senior levels of the organization.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><em>Qualifications</em>:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Education: top MBA</li><br/><li>Functional experience: Strategy consulting (top consulting firms).</li><br/><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><br/><li>Ability to interact well with senior management (B2 - B5) across functions and geographies.</li><br/><li>Ability to independently problem-solve, write storylines and build communications to Sr. executives, with limited guidance.</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time.</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 25574BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-GSG-Strategy-Director-NY-10577/2448664/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-GSG-Strategy-Director-NY-10577/2448664/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Director, Risk Management (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Background<br /></strong>PepsiCo's Treasury Risk Management function is responsible for evaluating business exposures and assessing the financial impact of a risk of loss. Team develops and implements strategies to reduce PepsiCo's overall cost of risk which considers the level of risk to retain versus transfer; and establishes the methodology for allocating insurance related expenses.<br /><br />The Director role has global responsibility for identifying and measuring risk exposures related to property, international liability, supply chain, product recall, marketing, and transit for PepsiCo's business units. The Director must assess the risk financing alternatives and evaluate the course of action which best aligns with PepsiCo's risk bearing profile and philosophy.This involves developing the risk management policy, negotiating insurance coverage, determining cost allocations to business units, and overseeing the resolution of complex claims.<br /><br />The Director manages a team of 7. The Europe and AMEA Risk Managers are based in NY and the LAR Team is based in Mexico City.The Director oversees a global broking network that services PepsiCo's operations in over 200 countries.<br /><br /><strong>Key Areas of Responsibility:<br /><br />Strategic Leadership<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Provide technical expertise to support strategies related to insurance, risk financing including accounting and tax implications, and contractual risk transfer</li><br/><li>Implement scorecards to track progress against facility safety capex investment and reducing cost of risk</li><br/><li>Develop and improve processes supporting the risk management activities of the International team</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Global Property program<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Leverage captive as a consolidation vehicle for global property program. Conduct annual update of exposure values</li><br/><li>Evaluate adequacy of retention/limits; coverage terms & condition analysis relative to exposure base</li><br/><li>Develop market intelligence and benchmark program competitiveness</li><br/><li>Premium/coverage negotiations</li><br/><li>Business Continuity Planning and Facility Safety; implement comprehensive property (and business continuity) risk assessment and risk control programs working with Business H&S and Operations' teams</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>M&A Due Diligence and Integration</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Lead insurance/risk management due diligence on acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, etc. Evaluate insurance liabilities and identify synergy savings</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Claims Management<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Manage complex claims including strategy, proof of loss preparation, negotiation, and communicating expectations to financial planning</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance or other Business related discipline (or liberal arts background with proven quantitative course experience). MBA in Finance highly desirable</li><br/><li>15+ years of insurance industry experience in a complex operating environment; subject matter expert in property and casualty; strong insurance market and broker relationships</li><br/><li>Able to flex and prioritize multiple projects and build a cohesive and effective team comprised of direct reports and cross-functional team members (Division Finance and HR Teams, Tax, Accounting, Legal, Audit, etc.).</li><br/><li>Able to evaluate an issue by developing the analytical framework with which to analyze it. Experienced in taking the insights from the analysis and creating executive level presentations. Must possess highly developed analytical and problem solving skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.</li><br/><li>Strong communication skills; position offers frequent exposure to Finance leadership (Treasurer, Regional /Country CFO's and Controllers).</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 25251BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Director%2C-Risk-Management-NY-10577/2434401/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Director%2C-Risk-Management-NY-10577/2434401/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>The Manager, Global PET, Closures, Glass, Resins FP&amp;A (Somers, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Manager, Global PET, Closures, Glass, Resins FP&A role supports the Global Procurement organization and FP&A team. The global spend is $2.3 bn and this category is highly complex and will require strong analytical and communication skills. The role has both NA FP&A and Global responsibilities. It manages an Assoc. Manager and Sr. Analyst whose focus is North America Beverages/Independent Bottlers detail Net Commodity FP&A Planning/Forecasting, support and NAB alignment.<br /><br />In addition this role is responsible for leading/MSO alignment of the global COE categories reporting processes including: WW Net (Inflation)/Deflation including productivity, spend coverage, global sensitivities/projections, risk/opps, commodity assumptions and bi-weekly dashboard.<br /><br />The role will also provide ad-hoc support to the COE/category, CFO, Sr. Director FP&A, CRMC teams as necessary.</p><br/><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>8+ years Finance experience with FP&A experience preferred.</li><br/><li>Undergraduate degree required with focus in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred.</li><br/><li>MBA or CFA preferred.</li><br/><li>High level of proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel</li><br/><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various levels of the organization.</li><br/><li>Ability to build effective relationships and influence others.</li><br/><li>High level of attention to detail.</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel a minimal amount of thetime</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 29572BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somers-The-Manager%2C-Global-PET%2C-Closures%2C-Glass%2C-Resins-FP&amp;A-NY-10589/2598978/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somers-The-Manager%2C-Global-PET%2C-Closures%2C-Glass%2C-Resins-FP&amp;A-NY-10589/2598978/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Associate Manager, Sports Marketing (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Pepsi Beverages Company Sports Marketing Team is looking for a passionate, creative, high-energy and results-driven Associate Brand Manager to leverage fan engagement to drive volume for our Brands through key Sports platforms. This unique position will provide significant exposure within Pepsi Marketing, and development of strategic planning expertise.<br /><br />The accountabilities will include ownership of the Hispanic Sports planning and execution, including management of our partnerships within Soccer: Major League Soccer, US Soccer - Men's and Women's, all our soccer athlete relationships, and any future acquisitions. Winning the hearts, minds and attention of the growing Hispanic population is strategically critical for Pepsi, and it's imperative that we leverage our Sports, and specifically Soccer, as a way to connect our brands with the passion points of the Hispanic Sport fan.<br /><br />In addition, the individual will oversee the planning and execution of the newly inked partnership with the NHL for Pepsi US. This will require strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership while working across PepsiCo divisions and various internal groups: Global, Canada, Gatorade US, Frito US and US Foodservice.<br /><br />Our Sports Marketers are team players, who are have strong interpersonal and relationship skills required for working real-time with our Brand, Field, Shopper/Foodservice, Agency, League and Property partners. They must be self-starters, comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The role is a new position within the recently re-structured Pepsi Sports Team, and we are looking for someone to help continue the positive transformation of the group towards a World Class Sports organization.<br /><br />It will also require someone who is willing and able to travel to events, market meetings with our system, as well as League and industry events. Many of these travel occasions occur on nights and weekends, when sporting events naturally occur.<br /><br />The Associate Sports Marketing Manager position will be based in Purchase, NY, and report into the Director of Sports Marketing, who is based in Seattle, WA. Ability and willingness to work in a virtual team environment is required.<br /><br />Key Accountabilities</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Evangelize Sport within Pepsi Marketing</li><br/><li>Assist the Director in the planning and development of Hispanic/Soccer and NHL AOP</li><br/><li>Lead execution of the Hispanic/Soccer and NHL AOP</li><br/><li>Tracking of execution of all contractual assets within our Soccer and NHL deals</li><br/><li>Continual immersion and monitoring in/of Sports industry, specifically Hispanic/Soccer and Hockey sports landscape identifying real-time opportunities to engage fans and make recommendations for course corrections</li><br/><li>Manage Soccer and Hockey budget process, partnering with Director and Finance</li><br/><li>Work hand-in-hand with respective brand counterparts to ensure seamless integration of Sport into/with Brand</li><br/><li>Coordination with our System for all planning and execution</li><br/><li>Partner with our Sports and Hispanic insights team to monitor progress of our engagements and establish future goals/benchmarks to drive for continued success</li><br/><li>Management of our core agency partners to deliver results</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):</p><br/><ul><br/><li>4+ years of relevant marketing and/or Sports marketing experience</li><br/><li>Ability to influence within a highly diversified business environment</li><br/><li>Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and drive teams</li><br/><li>Strong initiative and results-driven orientation</li><br/><li>Excellent project management experience and skills</li><br/><li>Strong understanding of brands/brand building</li><br/><li>Must be willing and ableto travel approx. 30% of the time</li><br/><li>U.S. Work Visa is required</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br /><br /><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b> (Nice to Have)</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Experience with Soccer, Hispanic sports</li><br/><li>Ability to speak/understand Spanish</li><br/><li>Marketing/Business Degree</li><br/><li>Prior work experience with a CPG organization</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 28056BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Associate-Manager%2C-Sports-Marketing-NY-10577/2541881/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Associate-Manager%2C-Sports-Marketing-NY-10577/2541881/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Personal Assistant, Global Procurement Europe (Bern, CH)</title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Main purpose<br /></strong>This is a key personal assistant role based in Bern. The candidate will provide a high quality secretarial/administrative support to the Global Procurement Sr Director Agro, Europe and to the Global Procurement Sr Director, CFO Purchasing. We're looking for someone who is flexible, ambitious and interested in taking on further administrative tasks to support the Global Procurement Europe, Agro team in daily business.<br /><strong><br />Accountabilities<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>General secretarial duties including diary, email and calendar management to ensure smooth day to day running of the department</li><br/><li>Arranging video and telephone conferences</li><br/><li>Extensive travel arrangements</li><br/><li>Organising, co-ordinating and planning meetings/conferences</li><br/><li>Management and follow-up of projects, including Strategic Plan preparation and Annual Operating Plan</li><br/><li>Collection of commercial data as required</li><br/><li>Preparation of presentation decks</li><br/><li>Interaction with VP's/ Directors throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa</li><br/><li>Supporting the arrangements of annual conferences</li><br/><li>Maintaining filing systems</li><br/><li>Handling of all incoming mail - actioning and distributing as appropriate</li><br/><li>General correspondence</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Skills / Experience</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>At least two years PA/secretarial experience, preferably with secretarial qualifications and experience of supporting more than one manager</li><br/><li>Strong commercial awareness with a curiosity to understand the business</li><br/><li>Flexible attitude and approach to work in terms of content of role and working hours</li><br/><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to communicate across all levels within the business as well as with external clients and customers</li><br/><li>Ability to integrate a number of simultaneous complex tasks with ease</li><br/><li>First class organisational and prioritising skills</li><br/><li>Ability to work in a fast moving environment with a proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><br/><li>Strong problem solver with the ability to find solutions to issues quickly and effectively</li><br/><li>Team worker who shares best practices and processes with a positive approach to work</li><br/><li>High level of initiative with the ability to make things happen</li><br/><li>An outgoing enthusiastic self-starter, with commitment and a professional manner</li><br/><li>Results focussed with attention to detail</li><br/><li>Fluency in English and German</li><br/><li>Excellent PC skills including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Email</li><br/></ul><br/><p> </p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>PepsiCo</p><p>Ref: 29044BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Bern-Personal-Assistant%2C-Global-Procurement-Europe/2579914/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Bern-Personal-Assistant%2C-Global-Procurement-Europe/2579914/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Director, Design Strategy, Global Snacks (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Director, Design Strategy, Global Snacks is a senior design strategist responsible for the creation of dynamic, focused, and smart design plans with clearly actionable goals, decision criteria and design results that will have a major impact on the innovation and growth of multibillion dollars brands across the Global Snacks Group. The Design Director role is particularly pivotal in framing the way business challenges can be resolved through design and serving as a liaison between design, executives, and other internal stakeholders.<br /><br />S/he will demonstrate superior ability to lead strategic efforts on projects, working effectively with internal stakeholders, including marketing, creative, business, and brand executives. The main objective of this role is to fully represent and advocate design within Pepsi's culture and to provide enlightened design solutions and strategies that ensure brand growth.<br /><br />As the global media and retail channel environments become more complex and fragmented, consumers experience and learn about brands through a much wider and more complex set of discrete and interdependent channels. Increasingly we live in a world where &quot;everything communicates&quot;- a TV Commercial, a Pack, a Vending Machine, a Delivery Truck, a Website ?each experience of which adds for the consumer one more element of emotional connection and understanding of brands.<br /><br />As PepsiCo builds its Trademarks globally in an increasingly fragmented media environment, it is more critical than ever before that our brands have a consistent, inspiring and compelling &quot;voice&quot; across the diversity of channels and consumer touchpoints.<br /><br />DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<br /><br /><strong>Design Strategy Development:</strong> Takes ownership of the design strategy for specific brands in the portfolio, working in collaboration with the Chief Design Officer, the Head of Design, Global Snacks and group design leaders, cutting across brand, product, packaging, marketing equipment, and advertising. Provides a strategic lens within projects that includes consideration of the brand storytelling, product portfolio, and immediate as well as long-term business goals. Develops clear design Strategy initiatives and processes, and establish foundations for platform development and concepting.<br /><br /><strong>Design R&D and Innovation:</strong> Leads strategic design efforts, conducts research activities and effectively translates customer needs into actionable design requirements. Identifies and promotes self-initiated design programs that generate critical business value for one or more divisions. Responsible for delivering appropriate design insights, design criteria, and engaging underlying design.<br /><br /><strong>Design Advocacy:</strong> Inspires a holistic approach to design, facilitate multi-disciplinary collaborative ideation sessions, embed strategic design thinking in design processes. Responsible for partnering with crossfunctional leaders within PepsiCo as well as external suppliers to ensure design assets are developed and delivered with strategic value and that the value of design is ultimately maximized. <strong></strong></p><br/><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>10+ years of deep strategic brand design experience (preferably in a global and matrixed environment or working as consultant from a design firm for such organizations)</li><br/><li>Extraordinary design taste and skill</li><br/><li>Can effectively influence senior levels in the organization across regions and functions; can get things done through formal and informal channels</li><br/><li>Effectively communicates (verbally and written) with internal and external stakeholders across all levels</li><br/><li>Works well with others to deliver results; keeps others informed and can share successes broadly</li><br/><li>Proven ability to effectively incorporate research (including primary and secondary research) in strategic design processes</li><br/><li>Track record of building strategic efforts across business units through identification of market trends, consumer and consumer behavior.</li><br/><li>Rich knowledge and understanding of consumer and brand behavior, as well as In-store and In-category dynamics, and how those insights inform design.</li><br/><li>Can effectively envision and address idea feasibility</li><br/><li>Sensitivity to best practices in design thinking</li><br/><li>Strong project management and design management skills</li><br/><li>Compelling presentation and proposal skills</li><br/><li>Ability to work in ambiguous and dynamic work environment; is comfortable with risk and uncertainty</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 23528BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Design-Director-NY-10577/2407958/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Design-Director-NY-10577/2407958/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Director, Digital Media (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Will play key leadership role in designing and executing a strategy that leverages all relevant digital assets and channels to: 1) tell the PepsiCo Corporate story, 2) support PepsiCo's business objectives, and 3) support PepsiCo's strategic global corporate communications initiatives. This strategy will be designed to effectively communicate to the entire stakeholder audience (including 3rd parties).<br /><br />The digital leader will report to the Senior Director of Digital Media, and work closely with Brand leads, Investor Relations, Legal, and other business partners in order to execute the digital strategy.</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Key leader of PepsiCo's global corporate communications digital media strategy, designed to create a competitive advantage for PepsiCo by increasing reach to key stakeholder audiences, both internally and externally (including financial, media, employees, customers and other opinion leaders).</li><br/><li>The strategy includes how to cultivate relationships, and create proactive two-way dialogue with key influencers in the digital world. The objective is to use digital assets and outreach to reach these key constituents to connect via a set of shared values, and in the process educate them on our business, our strategy, our performance and our products.</li><br/><li>Ensure a universal, consistent, global message about PepsiCo is communicated via all existing and emerging digital channels including social, web, mobile, etc.</li><br/><li>Develop and oversee the Company's content creation and distribution strategy.</li><br/><li>Manage pepsico.com and affiliated web site strategy</li><br/><li>Oversee PEP social channel management (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc.).</li><br/><li>Identify and develop social content from PepsiCo - and develop new channels of communication internally and externally.</li><br/><li>Partner with Global Internal Communications to ensure PepsiCo.com and MyPepsiCo.com are appropriately coordinated and linked.</li><br/><li>Provide support and best practices for digital teams across PepsiCo's global regions.</li><br/><li>Manage agency and other partners to execute digital programs flawlessly.</li><br/><li>Create and oversee digital event strategy and programming working with business units (e.g. South by Southwest).</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Qualifications:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Must have knowledge of, experience in, and track record of success with winning web, social and mobile initiatives.</li><br/><li>Must have 8+ years' experience in Marketing, IT and / or Communications.</li><br/><li>Minimum 5 years interactive and digital web experience; diverse digital channel experience.</li><br/><li>Experience working with global teams.</li><br/><li>Knowledge of cutting edge technology and communication platforms.</li><br/><li>Proven results working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.</li><br/><li>Experience managing and leading a team.</li><br/><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><br/><li>Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.</li><br/><li>Able to thrive and lead in a &quot;non-traditional,&quot; entrepreneurial environment.</li><br/><li>Ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task.</li><br/><li>Ability to quickly ramp up, evaluate a situation, form an action plan and rally the team.</li><br/><li>Creative problem solving and a &quot;can do&quot; attitude are a must.</li><br/><li>Must be able to meet real-time deadlines, set project budgets, and control project quality.</li><br/><li>In-depth knowledge of and passion for all forms of media.</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel 15% of the time.</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 28723BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Director%2C-Digital-Media-NY-10577/2566650/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Director%2C-Digital-Media-NY-10577/2566650/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Senior Marketing Manager, Global Snacks Innovation (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this role, you will be a member of PepsiCo's Global Snacks Group (GSG) and focus on end-to-end Innovation for our Core Salty Snacks category. You will ensure the flawless execution of multiple Innovation work-streams with the development of consumer facing Innovation Strategies and Product / Brand Solutions<br /> <br /> <strong>Key Accountabilities:<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Supervises, coordinates all key Operational Elements of Core Snack Innovation work-streams</li><br/><li>Ensures all Stages of the Innovation Process (Stage-gate) are executed as per Stage-gate protocols and key timelines are adhered to.</li><br/><li>Provides regular updates and organizes meetings to update key stakeholders on Project Status.</li><br/><li>Builds and maintains Project Master Actions Plans and periodically updates and communicates these to the stakeholders.</li><br/><li>Executes Innovation Work plans via developing strong / effective creative briefs to agency and new product development briefs for R&D.</li><br/><li>Proactively identifies key bottle necks, potential delays , gaps in resources and works closely with the GSG Innovations Director in their quick / timely resolution.</li><br/><li>Supports the development of Innovation Platform ideas via leveraging understanding of consumer trends, insights, competitive pressures and portfolio gaps</li><br/><li>Provides Analytical support on development of GSG Innovation Platforms working with consumer and markets data</li><br/><li>Leads the development of Lift and Adapt Fact books on PepsiCo Best Practices working closely with Sector Marketing / Innovation Teams. Builds a reservoir of Innovation Best Practices and Proactively shares with the markets</li><br/><li>Conducts review of key competitive initiatives. Reports back to the Innovation Directors/Market Teams key learnings and implications for GSG.</li><br/><li>Works with agency and other partners in developing marketing / innovation assets for Innovation Summits and conferences i.e. presentations material, innovation idea boards, props etc.</li><br/><li>Works with Key Market / Sector Project leaders in developing sales/sell in material for Innovation Tool Kits to the Field and Key Account Teams.</li><br/><li>Manages the Innovation Budget and periodically reports budget status to GSG Team.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Minimum Qualifications:<br /></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>A minimum of 6 years of prior Brand Marketing experience, preferable within Consumer Goods</li><br/><li>Undergraduate Degree</li><br/><li>Ability to influence in a matrix environment</li><br/><li>Prior project management</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel 30% of the time</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>1-2 years of prior Innovation experience</li><br/><li>Advanced Degree</li><br/><li>Understands the Integration of a cross functional Project team and be able to effectively manage a project with multiple work-streams across functions.</li><br/><li>Experience in qualifying and prioritizing innovation, developing execution plans, and aligning/selling these to the enterprise</li><br/><li>Strong analytical skills in addition to understanding commercial aspects of innovation</li><br/><li>Global Experience</li><br/><li>Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 24860BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Senior-Marketing-Manager%2C-Global-Snacks-Innovation-NY-10577/2425452/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Senior-Marketing-Manager%2C-Global-Snacks-Innovation-NY-10577/2425452/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Associate Marketing Manager, Global Beverages Innovation (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>PepsiCo's Global Beverages Group (GBG)was formed in July, 2011 with the objective of driving long term sustainable growth for PepsiCo's beverage portfolio. This role reports to a Marketing Director for Beverage Innovation and will be focused on two large Beverage innovation platforms.<br /><br />The key accountabilities are:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Assist in the development of the key Strategies, objectives and key projects within the brand innovation platform(s)</li><br/><li>Liaise with S&I, finance, Countries and R&D to formulate the business case behind each of the projects: size of prize, key technologies, key concepts, in which market clusters the projects should be launched, what the impact on the brand architecture etc?</li><br/><li>Assist in the development phase of each innovation projects, partnering with External Agencies and Internal depts. as needed</li><br/><li>Coordinate with lead market(s), for the tactical execution of the initiative (product, pack, branding, testing?) in Market</li><br/><li>Follow up on the execution of the platform and analyze the in- Market performance extracting learning for modifications/adjustments of the platforms</li><br/></ul><br/><p>This role will lead both analytical and executional work with selected exposure and input into strategic development, hence, the candidate should possess:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Project Management experience</li><br/><li>Prior Strategy, Analyst and/or Consulting experience preferred</li><br/><li>Global experience preferred</li><br/><li>Adaptability to less-structured environments (able to &quot;jump in&quot; and contribute even when facts are not yet 100% clear)</li><br/><li>Platform development experience/expertise: Sensitivity to consumer needs; sensitivity to global issues and differences; Curiosity; ability to derive innovation ideas from strong brand positioning</li><br/><li>Intellectual curiosity - awareness of emerging consumer behaviors , of competitive activity in beverages and beyond, and of cultural differences between countries</li><br/><li>Strategic thinking: Ability to analyze wide array of facts/trends/needs and put them together in a strategic &quot;story line&quot;; Strategic framing skills; consumer sensitivity / ability to find &quot;killer insights&quot;.</li><br/><li>Understanding of brand strategy and positioning (solid analytical skills);</li><br/><li>Undergraduate Degree Required</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 23927BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Associate-Marketing-ManagerAnalyst%2C-Global-Beverage-Innovation-NY-10577/2400960/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-Associate-Marketing-ManagerAnalyst%2C-Global-Beverage-Innovation-NY-10577/2400960/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Manager, Film and Label Procurement (Somers, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This role will support the development, implementation, and management of optimal sourcing and value engineering strategies for North American Beverage Flexible Packaging.This role will lead the development and execution of a value engineering productivity agenda exceeding $5MM annually.Specific focus will include commercialization of new technologies, specification improvements, material reduction initiatives, and other key productivity programs.Technical scope will include multiple materials and packaging platforms including base film, resins, pouches, cups, shrink films, and labels (roll fed, cut/stack, shrink sleeves, pressure sensitive, etc.), used across all PepsiCo NA Business Units. Business objectives will focus on year over year productivity, innovation, commercialization external supplier development.<br /><br />Key Accountabilities:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies in order to deliver on value innovation, productivity initiatives, and material reduction objectives.</li><br/><li>Support Category Director in the development of sourcing strategies which deliver long-term, sustainable, lowest total system cost.</li><br/><li>Ensure flawless execution of the Flexible Packaging strategies and initiatives by supplying technical expertise and clear communication between internal business customers (marketing, operations, supply chain) and the vendor base</li><br/><li>Support the packaging and marketing development efforts within supported divisions. Work with R&D and Marketing Management to understand business needs and establish developmental priorities within the supplier base.</li><br/><li>Maintain a current understanding of packaging technologies within the PepsiCo plants and co-packers, as well as technology developments within the packaging production industry. Ensure strategies incorporate those developments to optimize overall system cost and efficiency.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br /><br /></p><br/><ul><br/><li>7+ Years of Procurement and/or Supply Chain experience required.</li><br/><li>Bachelor's in Engineering or related. MBA preferred.</li><br/><li>Strong technical background. R&D and/or Plant operations experience preferred.</li><br/><li>Six Sigma Blackbelt preferred.</li><br/><li>Strong financial acumen, analytical, and organizational skills.</li><br/><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><br/><li>Strong ability to develop ideas and recommendations, and then present and influence across business units, functions, and various levels of management, up to VP level.</li><br/><li>Strong project management and leadership capabilities.</li><br/><li>Excellent external/supplier negotiation skills.</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel 15-20% of the time</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 28914BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somers-Manager%2C-Film-and-Label-Procurement-NY-10589/2573857/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somers-Manager%2C-Film-and-Label-Procurement-NY-10589/2573857/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Director of Manufacturing Optimization (Somerset, NJ, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><b><u>General Summary:</u></b></strong><br /> <br /> This person is responsible for leading strategic manufacturing optimization programs across all of NAB. He/she will lead a team of manufacturing experts in developing and implementing production efficiency programs within company owned facilities. The director of manufacturing optimization will also represent PBC manufacturing on work to look at cost opportunities in the overall blue system manufacturing network.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Major Task Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:</strong><br /> </p><br/><ol type=&quot;1&quot;><br/><li>Lead AOP development work on manufacturing cost and reliability programs for PBC plants</li><br/><li>Lead a team of HQ manufacturing resources to support capability needs and drive productivity within the manufacturing plants.</li><br/><li>Work with the Supply Chain team and the Independent bottler teams to develop opportunities that drive cost improvements in our manufacturing footprint.</li><br/><li>Work with Global manufacturing horizontal team on productivity benchmarking and productivity improvement programs.</li><br/></ol><br/><p><strong>Basic Job Qualifications:<br /></strong><br /> </p><br/><ol type=&quot;1&quot;><br/><li>Proven results leading a beverage manufacturing plant</li><br/><li>Proven results coaching and developing direct reports</li><br/><li>Ability to lead and influence groups across multiple functions</li><br/><li>Experience with TPM execution</li><br/><li>Experience with Loss Analysis tool</li><br/><li>Strong analytical skills with understanding of manufacturing KPI's</li><br/><li>Ability to travel 50% of time</li><br/></ol><br/><p><strong><b><u>Preferred Job Qualifications:</u></b>:</strong><br /> <br /> 1) Engineering degree (BS) from an accredited university with 7 to 10 years of working in beverage manufacturing leadership roles<br /> <br /> 2) Skilled in ESSBASE<br /> <br /> 3) LSS Greenbelt<br /> </p><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 27838BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somerset-Director-of-Manufacturing-Optimization-NJ-08873/2534298/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Somerset-Director-of-Manufacturing-Optimization-NJ-08873/2534298/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>HR Manager, Transformation Governance (Purchase, NY, USA)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Manager HR Transformation Governance role is part of a 3 person team and is a key HR leadership role accountable for running current, and establishing future HR governance processes.<br /><br />This role will report to the Senior Director Global HCM Strategy and have significant interaction with HR and IT senior leadership globally. It will lead cross functional teams and be required to interact and influence PepsiCo and outsourced vendor teams.<br /><br />Key accountabilities include:<br /><br />Lead cross functional and sector team in the selection, design and implementation of software solution and processes to manage the HR Transformation work intake and portfolio management (PPM).</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Process development, software configuration, report/dashboard development, communication, change management and training.</li><br/><li>Financials to integrate with HR Transformation and PepsiCo Productivity financials.</li><br/><li>Staged launch plan and successful launch.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br />Lead the development of a process for the ongoing update of the HR Transformation Roadmap. This will include integrated calendars for Strategic Capability Plan (SCP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Gain alignment for a phased ramp-up process and execute for a pilot area(s) for the 2014 AOP process.<br /><br />Lead the HR IT Global Engagement Model (GEM) systems governance processes to ensure projects are aligned with HR's strategic direction. This includes</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Annual planning and quarterly update processes.</li><br/><li>Guide project owners in developing required business cases.</li><br/><li>Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, consolidate presentation materials, capture decisions and action items, and organize materials into repository.</li><br/><li>Perform communication and change management activities as needed, including on boarding new members.</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br />Lead process to maintain global HR Applications inventory.<br /><br />Identify opportunities to reduce number of applications and replace local tools with global harmonized systems in order to simplify processes and reduce cost.<br /><br /><br />Qualifications:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years professional experience.</li><br/><li>Experience implementing and leading through significant HR process change (e.g. harmonization of disparate processes globally).</li><br/><li>Functional experience within HR (e.g. Generalist, OMD, Talent Acquisition, Compensation) or HR-IT (SAP (preferred), PeopleSoft).</li><br/><li>Demonstrated analytical and project management skills</li><br/><li>Prior experience leading cross-organizational / cross-functional project teams.</li><br/><li>Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy & ambiguity.</li><br/><li>Communicates clearly and effectively to gain support of new ideas and processes. Good listening and influencing skills.</li><br/><li>Strong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel to build clear, concise presentations.</li><br/><li>Must be willing and able to travel approx. 10% of the time (US and International).</li><br/></ul><br/><p><br /><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Proven ability to build strong working relationships as well as interact & present effectively with credibility at all levels of the organization up through the C-suite.</li><br/><li>Ability to think globally and adapt to differences among cultures.</li><br/><li>Advanced Degree</li><br/><li>Knowledge of PepsiCo HR systems and processes</li><br/></ul><br/><p>Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V</p><p>Ref: 29574BR</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-HR-Manager%2C-Transformation-Governance-NY-10577/2610882/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Purchase-HR-Manager%2C-Transformation-Governance-NY-10577/2610882/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item></channel></rss>