Network Optimization Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity 

This role supports the development of the next generation network design capability, enabling industry leading design capability for all Global business units, Sectors, and ND Global Capability Centers, across the End-to-End Value Chain.

This role is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights that improve the efficiency and performance of the supply chain network while also supporting long-term growth. This is accomplished by partnering with the Global Network Design Modelers and stakeholders focusing on data-driven decision making, reporting, and supporting model development while testing new state-of-the-art optimization software.

This will help enable identification of transformative projects that will deliver significant levels of profitability, efficiency, sustainability, and service, that align with the organization’s global operational objectives.

Your Impact  

As Network Optimization Analyst your responsibilities would consist of …

• Collect, clean and analyze data to support network optimization projects
• Run scenario analysis and sensitivities using new and existing optimization tools
• Identify trends and bottlenecks in supply chain operations through data visualization
• Assist GND modeler in model validation and calibration using real-world data
• Collaborate with GCC Modelers to test and refine optimization solutions
• Support ad-hoc analytics requests from business teams
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently and work well under tight timelines
• Develops domain knowledge and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Network Modeling and analytics

 

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?  

• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain or similar
• 1-2 years of experience performing similar responsibilities
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools like Power, BI or Tableau
• Ability to handle large datasets and draw meaningful insights from them
• Analytical Thinking and agility to solve problems
• Teamwork and results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Tableau and Power BI
• Manage of big data bases on SQL or similar
• Use of Supply Chain Guru and Data Guru (nice to have)
• Portuguese (nice to have)

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. 

What can you expect from us: 

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.  
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.  
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.  
• Specialized training according to the role.  
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.  
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.  
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.  
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. 
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.