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PepsiCo

2024 Full Time: PBNA Corp. Supply Chain Associate - Undergrad

Chicago, IL

Overview

Nationwide Opportunities

Just because this role looks like it's located in Chicago, IL doesn't mean it is! At PepsiCo we place Campus Interns/ Full- Time and Graduate hires in roles nationwide across both field and headquarter locations. Field based roles will only be placed in the field.

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Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you're invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products-which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

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Functional Description:

PBNA Corporate Supply Chain provides a demanding, fast-paced opportunity in a competitive industry, where growth equals opportunity and fun accompanies the challenge. Opportunities are provided through various opportunities in carrier procurement within our logistics division. We are looking for future leaders of the company; our Campus hires begin their career with unlimited career growth potential!

Potential locations

• :Atlanta , GA

• Carlisle, PA

• Chicago, IL

• Denver, CO

• Las Vegas, NV

• Mountain Top, PA

• Orlando, FL

• Plano, TX

• Purchase, NY

• Sellersburg, IN

Responsibilities

What you can expect:

Fulltime campus hires are afforded opportunities for beneficial, meaningful work experience in one of eight Supply Chain functions. Please let your PepsiCo Campus Representative know which of the following disciples interest you the most. You may express interest in more than one:

Planning: The Supply Chain Planning team includes demand planning (DP), supply planning (SP), contracted operations (ConOps), advanced planning (AP), tactical capacity planning (TCP), and material resource planning (MRP). This team anticipates the demand for products and plans their materials and components, production, distribution, and sale. They contribute to the overall success of PepsiCo by balancing supply and demand so sales revenue opportunities are fully exploited in a timely manner and at the lowest possible cost. These roles are highly cross-functional and require both strong technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills as well as communication and influencing skills.

Strategy: Associates will work with the Supply Chain Strategy team and support various network optimization initiatives using various network optimization, Excel, SAP, and other database tools. This role will support development of near-term and longer-term network implications of strategic initiatives for PBNA. Additionally, this role will support activities involved in development and execution of lest landed cost sourcing solutions for our network. Associates will partner with various manufacturing, finance, and logistics team to gather and triage date during the executing of these initiatives.

Warehouse Operations: Associates will work either on a field-based or headquarters-based team. The key objectives of these teams are to manage inventory, improve warehouse productivity, and execute shipments to ensure key service metrics are met. These teams interact with various other areas of the supply chain, including demand & supply planning, transportation, customer integration, sales strategy, and finance. These roles require strong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Transportation: Associates will partner with transport team members to ensure timely delivery of finished good to our plants, distribution centers, and customers. This initiative encompasses many business areas including safety, DOT regulations, cost control, on-time shipments, and load and tender management including carrier contract adherence. Associates will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience owning day-to-day transport activities.

Customer Integration: Associates serve as a direct point of contact for PepsiCo's customer. Associates actively partner with Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Supply Chain Planning, and Sales to ensure our customers receive flawless order fulfillment and delivery. Customer Integration roles deliver a wide range of exposures to critical skills including effective communication, influence management, data analysis, critical thinking, and process optimization.

Commercialization: The Supply Chain Commercialization team includes retail and foodservice channels and primarily focuses on project management leading cross-functional teams. Working within the PepsiCo Operating Model, the team is responsible to lead end-to-end innovation across new products, packages, and processes. A broad understanding of multiple functions - supply chain, finance, marketing, etc. is critical to success in this role. Supply Chain Commercialization contributes to the overall success of PepsiCo by supporting future growth in effectively managing the innovation agenda - driving net revenue and category share gains in the market. These roles are highly cross-functional and require strong analytical and critical thinking skills as well as project management, communication, and influencing skills.

HQ Manufacturing & Engineering (M&E): Associates will provide Manufacturing & Engineering support to our Beverage manufacturing & warehouse locations in North America. Associates will work on team that are based out of Chicago, IL and Purchase, NY. M&E roles encompass many engineering and Supply Chain initiatives such as project management, development of technical training materials, innovation projects, managing capital assets, data analysis and process improvement. Associates will gain overall beverage processing and manufacturing knowledge while obtaining critical work experiences that drive results directly impacting key process indicators for the beverage business. The M&E hires can obtain success by leveraging strong problem solving, influencing, and critical thinking skills while working in a team environment.

PepsiCo Global Template (PGT): This Pepsi-wide initiative will build a global digital foundation using SAP with harmonized business processes and data to unleash the power of PepsiCo and its employees through streamlined ways of working and advantaged capabilities to drive sustained growth. Supply Chain is broadly impacted, with deployment to our PBNA Field locations starting in April 2022 and completed for all divisions by 2024. Roles on the project team will include training, site readiness assessment and preparation, and cutover support. Roles will require understanding of current legacy and future state technical systems and business processes, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. This role is 50% - 75% travel.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or technical degree

• Be completing their final year of undergraduate studies

• Be eligible to work in the United States without work authorization sponsorship now or anytime in the future

• Pass a drug screen and background investigation

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

  • The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $62,100 - $85,000
  • Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions
  • Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable

In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Paid time off is subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and

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Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: PepsiCo-241312-en-us
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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