CPFR Analyst

PepsiCo; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a CPFR Analyst to drive forecast accuracy, optimize inventory, and lead joint business planning with major retail partners. You will develop statistical baseline forecasts from historical sales, seasonality, and promotions, and coordinate cross-functional teams to align demand with supply.

The role emphasizes data analysis, collaboration with Sales and Trade Marketing, and proactive exception management to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or retail replenishment.
• Hands-on CPFR, VMI, or collaborative replenishment experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and planning tools (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder).
• Familiarity with POS data, weeks of supply, sell-through, and on-shelf availability.
• Strong communication to manage external partner relationships.
• Experience with major retail accounts (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco).
• Knowledge of EDI transactions and retail data portals (Retail Link, Partner Online, 1WorldSync).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end CPFR process with retail partners, including joint business planning and replenishment execution.
• Develop and maintain baseline forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and promotions.
• Lead collaboration calls to align demand signals, promotional plans, and inventory targets.
• Identify and resolve forecast exceptions and supply/demand imbalances.
• Analyze POS data, sell-through, and weeks of supply to drive replenishment recommendations.
• Monitor in-stock levels and on-shelf availability across the retail chain.
• Support new item setup, seasonal transitions, and product lifecycle with partners.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Customer Service to include promo-driven demand in forecasts.
• Communicate supply constraints and risks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to IBP with retailer insights and dashboards tracking KPIs (MAPE, BIAS, fill rate).
• Identify opportunities to improve CPFR processes, tools, and partner engagement.
• Assist implementation or enhancement of planning systems and EDI/VMI integrations.

Skills

CPFR

VMI

Excel

Retail data analysis

Vendor relations

Forecasting

Inventory management

EDI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

High School diploma required

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

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