Job Description Auto req ID: 248895BR
Job Description
PepsiCo s strength is its people. Winning together is all about respect for one another s unusual traits, backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Our teams reflect the diversity of our customers and our communities, breaking down barriers and winning awards.
Around the world, we’re working hard to give people the tastes they crave and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. As a global food and beverage company with brands that stand for quality and are respected household names such as Quaker Oats, Tropicana, Gatorade, Lay s and Pepsi-Cola, we are committed to Performance with Purpose; pushing to be best and fully committed to the people we share the planet with.
Are you ready to explore PepsiCo Saudi Snacks Food Limited and be part of this iconic multinational? Seize the day for real life on the job Learning? Enjoy some flexibility that will ensure you are balancing your personal and professional life?
Our employees are at the heart of PepsiCo. Through the Company’s dedication to Talent Sustainability, we continue to support the development of employees. A possibility, our employment brand, reinforces our dedication to our people; enabling them to reach new heights in their careers and becoming truly world-class talents. PepsiCo is universally recognized as one of the best companies in the world for leadership development.
Main Purpose:
This role will support GL&F;& Iraq R&D;to develop and deliver products under TC and Pellets platforms through inhouse/Co-man/3rd Party solutions for AOP and PSP. Role will lead product and process development, Co-man/suppliers identification, support in qualification, successful launch and post launch support solution, technical brands stewardship and productivity agenda. The role will work in close collaboration with PepsiCo s global R&D;, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, 3rd Party/Co-man and raw materials/equipment suppliers.
Key Accountabilities:
Manage all technical aspects of TC & Pellets products by maintaining existing products specifications, developing new products from concept to launch, include LTOs, refresh, select reframe projects to develop winning consumer propositions that drive sustainable business growth
• Effectively manage multiple projects; innovation, productivity and brand stewardship of Doritos & Pellets.
• Lead Doritos & Pellets AOP projects and PSP initiatives from Idea Hopper to Launch & Learn of Refresh and select reframe projects.
• Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.
• Engage with BU GP & SC to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas of TC & Pellets.
• Develop product against consumer and business KPIs by leveraging available resources including R&D;Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants, supplier s technical assets.
• Coordinate samples requirements with manufacturing plants, global R&D;function etc. for NPD, internal screening, bench taste, sensory test, consumer test, shelf life stability, sales samples, scale-up trials, and other needs.
• Develop & review FC, business P&L;and finalize product and ingredient specifications with PQP guardrails.
• Develop an understanding and demonstrate the application of consumer product testing; sensory and analytical etc. to deliver superior products to the market and establish product intelligence. Actively participate in marketing research programs including focus groups and other consumer research formats.
• Lead Accolade and Technical Stage Gate and related work for his/her project and ensure timely completion of all TSG stages and its deliverables.
• Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D;and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
• Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
• Represent R&D;on multi-functional business teams and Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Develop and execute projects utilizing solid technical project management tools and skills to ensure objectives are accomplished on time, to the agreed standards and within budget.
• Provide regular progress updates against agreed deliverables & objectives and timely communication of issues to all primary sponsors and stakeholders.
• Execute the new product launch flawlessly through the use of sound project management principles and the application of strategic decision-making tools.
• Act as the guardian of quality for the brands; owning product, process and material design standards and owner of product specifications and tracking in-market performance through CQA & PQMd.
• Support TBM to deliver Reframe & Breakthrough innovations through participation in trials, commissioning and launch.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education:
Graduation/masters degree in Food Science /Engineering (Chemical/industrial) / Food & Nutrition/Pharma
Scope and years of experience:
Must have FMCG experience of +6 years
Must have experience in Product development/R&D;function and 3 rd party manufacturing.
Skills Needed:
• Product Development
• Process trouble shooting
• Recipe, formula understanding
• Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.
• Proven record of launching at least couple of innovation in the market.
• Ability to work in Factory/Plant environment in collaboration with diverse nationality workforce.
Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation
Job Type: Regular
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