Strategic Inbound Logistics Specialist

PepsiCo Inc.; Ceres; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks an experienced logistics professional to coordinate shift inbound activities for raw materials, ingredients and packaging, ensuring safe, accurate and timely receipt, storage and issuing.

Responsibilities include managing SAP/PGT/EWM transactions, cycle counts, and coordinating replenishment while maintaining safety, quality and productivity standards. You will contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives and reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma, certificate or equivalent qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• 3–5 years inbound logistics, warehouse or stock-control experience in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating daily shift activities and allocating work.
• Working knowledge of SAP/PGT/EWM or similar systems.
• Competence in inventory transactions, cycle counting, FIFO/FEFO and traceability.
• Intermediate Excel and ability to interpret operational data.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, EHS and warehouse compliance.
• Experience resolving operational issues and escalation of risk.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift inbound logistics execution from receiving to storage and issuance.
• Allocate daily work and communicate priorities to frontline staff.
• Ensure timely SAP/PGT/EWM transactions and related documentation.
• Conduct cycle counts and reconcile stock variances.
• Monitor material availability against production plans and coordinate replenishment.
• Handle damaged, expired or non-conforming material and arrange disposition.
• Coordinate inbound vehicles and service providers for safe, compliant delivery.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, hygiene and warehouse standards.
• Prepare shift reports, KPI updates and escalation summaries.
• Support team development, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to improving flow, control, productivity and service.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Reporting capability

GMP knowledge

Food safety

EHS compliance

Warehouse compliance

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Logistics or related

Tools

SAP

PGT

EWM

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. seeks an experienced logistics professional to coordinate shift inbound activities for raw materials, ingredients and packaging, ensuring safe, accurate and timely receipt, storage and issuing.

Responsibilities include managing SAP/PGT/EWM transactions, cycle counts, and coordinating replenishment while maintaining safety, quality and productivity standards. You will contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives and reporting.