Inventory & Warehousing Analyst

PepsiCo; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Ireland seeks a Senior Inventory & Warehousing Leader to direct and develop the team, manage reserves, and execute inventory strategies that optimise working capital and service delivery.

The role partners with 3PLs and internal functions to ensure accurate stock, effective controls and continuous improvement. You will influence planning policies, participate in forecasting, and drive improvements across external locations while maintaining strict compliance with policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of experience in inventory, warehousing, planning or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting and KPI-management capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Inventory & Warehousing team by providing direction, setting performance expectations, coaching team members and building capability across the function.
• Manage the Ireland Reserves process, ensuring inventory risks are analysed and actioned in line with company policies, financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Execute inventory strategy and optimisation activities, supporting delivery of inventory targets, safety stock, planning policies and working capital objectives.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with 3rd Party Logistics & Warehousing providers, ensuring effective service delivery, material flow, inventory control, issue resolution and adherence to company processes.
• Ensure effective stock management and inventory controls across externally managed locations, including cycle counting, stock counts and reconciliation processes.
• Support AOP, forecasting and financial planning across Inventory, Warehousing and external partner activities, ensuring reporting, cost control and productivity opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally to identify and manage risks across base business, new product introductions, reformulations and end-of-life activities, escalating risks and driving mitigation.
• Manage governance and KPIs to monitor performance against targets, identify risks and ensure timely corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement, simplification, standardisation and digitalisation across Inventory & Warehousing to improve control, visibility, productivity and ways of working.
• Maintain clear processes, procedures and documentation to support consistency, compliance and knowledge retention.
• Work with the Material Planning, Inventory & Warehousing Manager, escalate key risks and support delivery of functional objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of organisational health initiatives within Planning and across the broader Supply Chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements and adhere to PepsiCo Health & Safety requirements, promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related discipline

5–8 years of experience in inventory/warehousing/planning

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

This role leads the Inventory & Warehousing team, with responsibility for day-to-day management of inventory, external warehousing and 3PL activities. The role is focused on strong inventory control, service delivery, managing risk and performance, and driving continuous improvement across the function. Working closely with Supply Chain partners, the role will support delivery of inventory, working capital and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Inventory & Warehousing team by providing clear direction, setting performance expectations, coaching team members and building capability across the function.
• Manage the Ireland Reserves process, ensuring inventory risks are appropriately analysed and actioned in line with company policies, financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Execute inventory strategy and optimisation activities, supporting delivery of inventory targets, safety stock, planning policies and working capital objectives.
• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with 3rd Party Logistics & Warehousing providers, ensuring effective service delivery, material flow, inventory control, issue resolution and adherence to company processes.
• Ensure effective stock management and inventory controls across externally managed locations, including appropriate cycle counting, stock counts and reconciliation processes.
• Support AOP, forecasting and financial planning across Inventory, Warehousing and external partner activities, ensuring effective reporting, cost control and identification of productivity opportunities.
• Work cross‑functionally to identify and manage risks across base business, new product introductions, reformulations and end‑of‑life activities, escalating risks and driving appropriate mitigation and issue resolution.
• Manage established governance and KPIs to monitor performance against targets, identify risks and ensure timely corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement, simplification, standardisation and digitalisation across Inventory & Warehousing to improve control, visibility, productivity and ways of working.
• Maintain clear processes, procedures and documentation to support consistency, compliance and knowledge retention across the function.
• Work closely with the Material Planning, Inventory & Warehousing Manager, escalating key risks, issues and decisions and supporting delivery of overall functional objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of organisational health initiatives within Planning and across the broader Supply Chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements and adhere to all PepsiCo Health & Safety requirements, promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or a related discipline. Typically 5-8 years of relevant experience in inventory, warehousing, planning, supply chain or a related manufacturing environment.
• People-leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to organise work, coach team members and deliver through others.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, reserves, stock controls, cycle counting, external warehousing and working-capital principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, reporting and KPI‑management capability; experience with SAP or a comparable ERP environment.
• Experience supporting AOP/forecasting, cost management, compliance and continuous‑improvement activity.
• Differentiating Competencies Required:
• Hands‑on leadership with strong execution and follow‑through.
• Ability to identify risk early, make decisions and escalating appropriate.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across internal teams and external partners.
• Attention to detail, control and compliance while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset and openness to simplification and digital working.