R&d Digital Platforms Sr Associate

Overview This role will assist the Specifications Management teams located in Mexico Business Services MBS or Hyderabad Business Services HBS to ensure exceptional service is provided in support of R D Spec Management globally This role will apply technical expertise and coordinate with in-market and GBS employees as well as external resources when required to develop clear and concise Formula Ingredient and or Packaging specifications maintain existing specs and supplier relationships and manage tracking and uploading into relevant systems Responsibilities Leverage internal and external resources to develop or update existing ingredient and or packaging specifications that are clear concise and accurate from spec readiness to supplier commercial qualification approval Learn understand and uphold Ingredient Supplier Third Party Formula and or Beverage Food Packaging Standards Dependent on team arrangement may be mentored take guidance and produce work to be checked by a Spec Writing Snr Analyst Maintain and foster relationships with in-market R D spec teams other spec GBS teams and external suppliers Interact with and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specification These stakeholders could include some or all of the following Product Development PD Food Safety FS Regulatory Affairs RA Quality Assurance QA Procurement Supplier Quality Assurance SQA Manage Supplier relationships and serve as point of contact to gather information data needed to build specifications complete timely follow-ups to keep the process moving to completion Collect supplier questionnaire and manage supplier alignment on spec details For certain Specifications eg Foods Beverages initiate material testing requests and validate specification quality parameters Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with standards Upload all paperwork re Supplier Specs and materials qualifications into the appropriate system Product Vision SAP and track workflow For Packaging Specifications only schedule and conduct Individual Component Specification ICS reviews update documents and manage supplier approval prior to internal review Ensure all requests are processed documented and delivered within defined SLAs Service Level Agreements Respond and escalate emerging business critical issues to avoid material supply shortages outages and production delays Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Food Science Food Engineering Food Chemistry Microbiology Biochemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience required 1-2 years of experience on Regulatory QA QC Food Analytical experience or other Food related FMCG in a technical role Depending on talent and availability this role could be filled by an exiting Intern Ability to interpret technical information escalate issues and seek alignment towards workable solutions Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Ability to rapidly learn computer applications programs navigate systems For Formula and Ingredient Specifications basic understanding of Food Safety Microbiology and Regulatory Affairs Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners Good communication skills - oral and written e g communication on telephone external and internal to PepsiCo managing with other support group functions etc Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects Fluent in English HBS