Entry-Level Supply Chain Analyst: Inventory & Logistics

PepsiCo; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant Analyst to support day-to-day customer supply chain operations, logistics execution, 3PL management, inventory visibility, and reporting. The role collaborates across Customer Supply Chain, Planning, Transportation, and Sales to ensure an efficient order-to-delivery process.

This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals aiming to develop expertise in fulfillment, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the supply chain, logistics or distribution field.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes (warehouse management, planning and inventory).
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to dissect operational reporting to identify key areas of focus.
• Detail oriented with strong execution skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with tracking and follow-up.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to clean data beyond basic formulas.
• Familiarity with Power BI.
• Knowledge of SQL and Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day operational contact for assigned 3PL partners regarding inventory transactions, shipping activity, and system integration issues.
• Validate inventory and shipment data between ERP systems and 3PL warehouse management systems.
• Support cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and annual physical inventories.
• Understand logistical flows between multiple nodes to ensure products are in the right place at the right time.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes and corrective actions with 3PL partners.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics, service levels, and SLAs, including fill rates and order cycle time.
• Support daily execution of customer orders and supply chain activities across distribution centers and transport providers.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve customer fill rates and on-time delivery.
• Generate and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and KPIs for Supply Chain leadership.
• Analyze service, inventory, transportation, and customer performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Back up Customer Supply Chain Analysts in reporting, order management, and issue resolution.
• Assist with retailer compliance requirements including routing guides, delivery windows, and EDI transactions.
• Support development of reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, and ERP data.
• Assist with testing and implementing process enhancements involving orders, warehousing, EDI, and supply chain tech.
• Support projects on network optimization, inventory visibility, and digitization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Access

NetSuite

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant Analyst to support day-to-day customer supply chain operations, logistics execution, 3PL management, inventory visibility, and reporting. The role collaborates across Customer Supply Chain, Planning, Transportation, and Sales to ensure an efficient order-to-delivery process.

This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals aiming to develop expertise in fulfillment, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain