Supply Chain Control Manufacturing Analyst (Temporary) - Cape Town HQ

PepsiCo; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beverage and food company in South Africa is seeking a Finance professional to oversee costing processes and ensure compliance with financial practices. The ideal candidate will have a Finance degree, experience in costing or management accounting, and strong SAP skills. Responsibilities include monitoring manufacturing elements, executing product costing, and assisting in financial reporting. This role offers a dynamic environment within a respected organization, emphasizing integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in an FMCG environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of stock management principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound and manufacturing elements of the I2C and P2P cycle.
• Execute product costing process for manufactured finished goods.
• Assist in preparing weekly production costing reports.

Skills

Costing or Management Accounting experience

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

3 Yr. Finance Degree

Tools

SAP (MM and FI)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

General

• Monitor inbound and manufacturing elements of the I2C and P2P cycle to ensure:
  • Effective execution and adherence to PepsiCo inventory policy and related procedures
  • Identification of financial risks and opportunities including effective resolution thereof
  • Operational challenges include root cause analysis and related problem solving with CoMan and PepsiCo management
• Execute product costing process to support new product development decision making process for manufactured finished goods.
• Monitor CoMan Operations including independent site visit reviews

COGS

• Assist the Manufacturing Analyst with accurate and timely reporting of Direct Costs and Manufacturing Overheads in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet) and reporting requirements
• Accountable for communication and quantification of risks and opportunities impacting the CoMan and PepsiCo owned Plan/Forecast, along with proactively partnering to provide recommendations of potential trade-offs to support delivery in line with Plan / Forecast
• Assist in the execution of monthly standard cost estimate restatement in line with weighted average raw material and packaging prices
• Prepare weekly production costing reports and analyze plant performance variances
• Assist in period close activities including but not limited to plant related pre requisites, review of plant COGS spend and related accruals required to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist in ensuring accuracy of raw material rebates booking in financials and related invoicing in line with vendor contracts

Governance & Business Partnering

• Assist and support the manufacturing Analyst to deliver functional mid-month and month-end pre-close meetings with Supply Chain and Procurement Leadership, specifically:
  • COGS (MOH & Directs) performance and key drivers
  • PPV reviews including identification of key drivers
• Execute manufacturing related key control testing and key team member supporting effective PepsiCo governance within the I2C, P2P and FR processes
• Support Manufacturing Analyst with predefined P&L and Balance Sheet related accounts regarding completeness, accuracy and related actions stemming from formal reviews
• Independent and oversight validation of CoMan inventory and related billings prior to payment

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 3 Yr. Finance Degree
• 2-3 years Costing or Management Accounting experience – FMCG (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of SAP (MM and FI)
• Proficient with Word and PowerPoint, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Understanding of core stock management principles, processes, and governance
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people from different backgrounds
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior management
• Analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving
• Acting with integrity and inspiring trust

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act