CPFR Analyst

PepsiCo Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Pay transparency and benefits package

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a CPFR Analyst in New York to own the end-to-end CPFR process with key retail partners, driving forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and collaborative planning across the retail network.

You will analyze POS data, lead collaborative calls, and build dashboards to track KPIs like MAPE, fill rate, and on-shelf availability, while working with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• 3+ years in demand planning, supply chain planning, or retail replenishment.
• Hands-on CPFR, VMI, or collaborative replenishment experience.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with planning tools like NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end CPFR process with assigned retail partners and manage joint business planning.
• Develop baseline forecasts using historical data and promotions.
• Lead regular collaboration calls to align on demand, promotions, and inventory targets.
• Identify forecast exceptions and imbalances; drive replenishment recommendations.
• Analyze POS data, sell-through, and weeks-of-supply to support stocking strategies.
• Monitor in-stock levels and on-shelf availability across the retail network.
• Support item setup, seasonal transitions, and lifecycle management with partners.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trade Marketing and Customer Service to incorporate demand signals.
• Communicate supply constraints and risks to stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to IBP with retailer insights and maintain KPI dashboards.

Skills

CPFR

VMI

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Job description

Overview

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.

The CPFR Analyst plays a critical role in driving forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and collaborative planning across our retail network. Working at the intersection of supply chain, sales, and operations, this person will lead joint business planning processes with key retail partners to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end CPFR process with assigned retail partners, including joint business planning, forecast sharing, and replenishment execution
• Develop and maintain statistical baseline forecasts using historical sales data, seasonal trends, and promotional activity
• Lead regular collaboration calls with retail partners to align on demand signals, promotional plans, and inventory targets
• Identify and resolve forecast exceptions and supply/demand imbalances proactively
• Analyze point-of-sale (POS) data, sell-through rates, and weeks-of-supply metrics to drive replenishment recommendations
• Monitor in-stock levels, on-shelf availability, and inventory positions across the retail supply chain
• Support new item setup, seasonal transitions, and product lifecycle management with trading partners
• Partner with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Customer Service teams to incorporate promotional and event-driven demand into forecasts
• Communicate supply constraints and risks to internal stakeholders and external partners in a timely manner
• Contribute to the IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process by providing key retailer insights
• Build and maintain dashboards and scorecards tracking KPIs such as forecast accuracy (MAPE/BIAS), fill rate, and on-shelf availability
• Identify opportunities to improve CPFR processes, tools, and partner engagement
• Support the implementation or enhancement of planning systems and EDI/VMI integrations

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or a related field. High School diploma Required.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or retail replenishment within consumer goods or retail
• Hands-on experience with CPFR, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), or collaborative replenishment programs
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with planning tools such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, or similar
• Familiarity with retail metrics including POS data, weeks of supply, sell-through, and on-shelf availability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage external partner relationships
• Experience working with major retail accounts (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco)
• Knowledge of EDI transactions and retail data portals (e.g., Retail Link, Partner Online, 1WorldSync)

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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