Technology Strat & Innov Sr Analyst - Supply Chain

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst to drive cutting-edge tech partnerships and pilot onboarding across the organization. You will lead startup research, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Strategy, and Transformation teams.

You will build assessment criteria, coordinate SMEs input, and stay ahead of technology trends while guiding governance and reporting for PepsiCo Labs initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience with technology and digital innovation preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional execution of strategic tech innovation programs across Supply Chain and Strategy & Transformation.
• Develop briefs for new technical capabilities and evaluate startups.
• Lead rapid pilot onboarding and manage vendor relationships.
• Source emerging tech and build use-case assessment criteria with SMEs.

Skills

Technology experience

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

As a Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst you will need to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. You will need to develop new partnerships across the organization and with external partners to build future capabilities together for PepsiCo’s operation. You will drive the startup research, analysis & evaluations and lead the rapid pilot onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functionally execution of strategic tech innovation programs across Supply Chain Functions and Strategy & Transformation organizations:
  • Streamline working processes with support functions such as EA (Enterprise Architecture), InfoSecurity, Legal, Finance, etc.
  • Partner with project leaders to create project deliverables
  • Develop briefs for new technical capabilities
  • Evaluate startups or other solutions using data-based approaches and drive the cross-functional selection process
  • Lead the rapid pilot onboarding process and own vendor management
• Lead the startup use case research, analysis & evaluation of solution fit to use case
• Be the face of PepLabs; act as the “eyes and ears” for the organization to source the best emerging tech solutions
• Build use case assessment criteria to systematically evaluate which startup’s technology & overall solution has potential to solve the use case
• Assess competencies vs. Use case
• Engage & coordinate cross functional SMEs input to assessment criteria
• Provide process and pilot thought partnership to business partners and Senior Executives
• Maintain an external mindset, including staying on top of consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic / technology trends
• Lead project management across the team and support governance and reporting
• Contribute to capability building for the entire PepsiCo Labs function (e.g., Training, Knowledge Management, Process documentation, etc.)
• Manage and coordinate logistics for sector, functional and Labs program meetings with internal and external participants

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $104,100 - $124,300.
• 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 8% 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 requried
• Experience/exposure in technology and digital innovation
• Knowledge of PepsiCo’s business es
• Experience in Supply Chain functional areas a bonus, e.g., Warehouse, Manufacturing, Transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new tools quickly
• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and interaction with all management levels
• Effective communication skills, strong collaboration skills and an impeccable standard of excellence
• Results-driven with timely task completion
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, including the ability to make clear and timely decisions
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented

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.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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