R&D AOP Specification Writer

Overview

As a PD specification writer, the role requires ensuring that the necessary criteria and requirements in building the specification of ING and Non INGs (Excluding Packaging & Label) are met.

This role will drive the legacy specification migration to SAP initially and provide support to PepsiCo Product Developers on new ING & NON-ING PD Spec development to ensure they comply with the standards and requirements Post System rollout in the sector.

Responsibilities

- Understand the PepsiCo PLM and SW ways of working in legacy systems (offline) and in SAP including Global Ingredient Standard and Supplier Standard and become proficient in the CAST Program and IT Applications associated.
- Drive accurate migration of Legacy Specs (ING and Non ING) in SAP systems and validate with regional teamsPre Go live on CAST.
- Collaborate with Regional teams to review and update ING & Non-ING specifications in line with the regular spec renewal dates.
- Collaborate with Regional Cross Functional Teams and external resources to develop ING and Non-ING specifications (Excluding Label & Packaging) that are clear, concise, and accurate to be handed over to run operations- Post Go Live on CAST.
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D Leadership for continuous improvement.
- Raise necessary CRs on behalf of sector R & D teams when needed and aligned

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food Science and Microbiology, or adjacent subjects. MS is desired.
- 2-3 years of experience on Regulatory, QA/QC, Food Analytical experience or other Food related FMCG in a technical role; 1-2 years of which on Product Development or Specification Writing.
- Well-versed on Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal (i.e. presentation, conference calls) and written (i.e. reports, e-mails) in English.
- Confident and able to speak or present to senior leaders when needed.
- Learning agility, self-motivation and desire for continuous self-improvement.
- Team player and works well with cross-functional, cross-regional and cross-cultural teams.
- Can work independently and has initiative for problem solving

- Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food Science and Microbiology, or adjacent subjects. MS is desired.
- 2-3 years of experience on Regulatory, QA/QC, Food Analytical experience or other Food related FMCG in a technical role; 1-2 years of which on Product Development or Specification Writing.
- Well-versed on Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal (i.e. presentation, conference calls) and written (i.e. reports, e-mails) in English.
- Confident and able to speak or present to senior leaders when needed.
- Learning agility, self-motivation and desire for continuous self-improvement.
- Team player and works well with cross-functional, cross-regional and cross-cultural teams.
- Can work independently and has initiative for problem solving

- Understand the PepsiCo PLM and SW ways of working in legacy systems (offline) and in SAP including Global Ingredient Standard and Supplier Standard and become proficient in the CAST Program and IT Applications associated.
- Drive accurate migration of Legacy Specs (ING and Non ING) in SAP systems and validate with regional teamsPre Go live on CAST.
- Collaborate with Regional teams to review and update ING & Non-ING specifications in line with the regular spec renewal dates.
- Collaborate with Regional Cross Functional Teams and external resources to develop ING and Non-ING specifications (Excluding Label & Packaging) that are clear, concise, and accurate to be handed over to run operations- Post Go Live on CAST.
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D Leadership for continuous improvement.
- Raise necessary CRs on behalf of sector R & D teams when needed and aligned

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