R&D Sensory & Consumer Experience Analyst

PepsiCo; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 546,000 - 912,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food and beverage company in Mexico City is seeking an R&D Sensory & Consumer Experience Analyst to lead sensory operations. This role invites candidates to manage daily sensory activities, ensure high-quality reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal applicants will have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in sensory science. The company promotes diversity and offers significant benefits including professional development and financial wellness programs.

Servicios

Opportunities for professional development

Recognition programs

Financial wellness programs

Flexibility program for work-life balance

Wellness benefits for family members

Formación

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in Sensory & Consumer Science.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and evaluate daily sensory operations.
• Ensure technical excellence in sensory tests.
• Monitor panel performance and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align operations.
• Lead capability-building initiatives.

Conocimientos

Sensory & Consumer Science knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related fields

Descripción del empleo

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.

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Responsibilities

TheOpportunity

This role leads Mexico Sensory Panel Operations for Foods & Beverages Categories collaborating closely with Sensory & Consumer Experience Category Scientists and Product Development Team for all type of projects regarding Product, Package or Process Initiatives. Also, collaborating closely with the Global Sensory Operations Teams working towards harmonizing key methods, practices, ways of working and lexicon while ensuring technical excellence and developing forefront sensory capabilities.

YourImpact

As R&D Sensory & Consumer Experience Analyst your functions would consist of:

• Coordinate, organize, and evaluate daily sensory operations, ensuring smooth execution and high operational standards across multiple panels.
• Ensure technical excellence in the execution of discrimination and descriptive sensory tests, delivering high-quality reports that drive R&D decisions.
• Monitor panel performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategies to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (R&D, Consumer Insights, and external partners) to ensure operations are aligned with business and innovation goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in sensory operations, connecting sensory data with consumer insights to generate actionable learnings.
• Represent local operational needs and opportunities within regional and global teams, contributing to continuous improvement and alignment.
• Lead capability-building initiatives, introducing new methodologies, tools, or processes that enhance sensory science practices.
• Implement and harmonize sensory methods, practices, and terminology, in alignment with global strategies and in partnership with regional and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related fields.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in Sensory & Consumer Science, with solid knowledge of discrimination, descriptive, and qualitative methods.
• Advanced English proficiency and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a proactive attitude, adaptability, and openness to change.

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 everyday through a wider 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 workforce and innovation for the organization.