Supply & Demand Network Design Associate Manager

Overview PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. 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. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better Over the past several years and for the foreseeable future the shape of consumer/customer demand is evolving, requiring portfolio breadth for both PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) and PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA). Coupled with the intense trends in digital commerce and the need to provide Omni-Channel capabilities, the definition of our Supply Chain network is more important than ever. To address these trends PepsiCo has committed to the development of the 1 North America (NA) Network Design team. From our DSD and warehouse networks to eCommerce fulfillment, our supply chain will be designed to gain synergies across PepsiCo and will future-proof and enable it with flexibility to address the changing shape of demand and customer requirements. The PepsiCo North America Network Design Team will be focused on delivering these initiatives through data-based optimizations and analysis while shaping our future supply chain. Responsibilities The Network Design Associate Manager will be part of the team delivering these initiatives. Work with cutting-edge supply chain optimization and analytical tools to help mold the future distribution and fulfillment network of PepsiCo North America! The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for scoping and modeling the future supply chain network. It will involve detailed financial and cost-to-serve analysis as well as the geographic optimization of our network. The output of this work will feed the future design of facilities and our supply chain network. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Develop models using modeling tools to evaluate the sourcing and distribution network, perform strategic network analysis, conduct scenario analysis, identify opportunities across the network to optimize capacity, cost, space, and service level parameters, and provide recommendations to the business. Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various sources to be used as inputs for supply chain models. Use ETL tools to automate the pre-processing as much as possible. Perform greenfield analysis, cost-to-serve analysis, and distribution network optimization/simulation using network optimization tools. Conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed changes and provide recommendations to senior management. Work cross-functionally with other supply chain leaders to define, analyze, and develop go-forward recommendations to senior leaders based on execution and strategic considerations. Serve as an internal consultant, addressing ad hoc requests, questions, and/or projects. Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $89,000 - $149,000. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Research, or transferable experience in a related field. 3+ years of experience in supply chain network design, optimization or procurement. Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of PBNA/FLNA supply chain networks is preferred. Experience with Alteryx/Data Guru software is preferred. Previous consulting experience is a plus. Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application in supply chain optimization is a plus. Skills and Competencies: Must be capable of building complex network distribution models to determine optimal solutions within the project design methodology with the ability to make sound assumptions while creating compelling business cases. Proficiency in optimization software (e.g., Llamasoft, JDA, Logic Net or similar), statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Strong Excel skills are required. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in analysis and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders. This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. This is a remote position with the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 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. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement


The Network Design Associate Manager will be part of the team delivering these initiatives. Work with cutting-edge supply chain optimization and analytical tools to help mold the future distribution and fulfillment network of PepsiCo North America! The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for scoping and modeling the future supply chain network. It will involve detailed financial and cost-to-serve analysis as well as the geographic optimization of our network. The output of this work will feed the future design of facilities and our supply chain network. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Develop models using modeling tools to evaluate the sourcing and distribution network, perform strategic network analysis, conduct scenario analysis, identify opportunities across the network to optimize capacity, cost, space, and service level parameters, and provide recommendations to the business. Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various sources to be used as inputs for supply chain models. Use ETL tools to automate the pre-processing as much as possible. Perform greenfield analysis, cost-to-serve analysis, and distribution network optimization/simulation using network optimization tools. Conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed changes and provide recommendations to senior management. Work cross-functionally with other supply chain leaders to define, analyze, and develop go-forward recommendations to senior leaders based on execution and strategic considerations. Serve as an internal consultant, addressing ad hoc requests, questions, and/or projects. Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $89,000 - $149,000. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. 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.


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Research, or transferable experience in a related field. 3+ years of experience in supply chain network design, optimization or procurement. Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of PBNA/FLNA supply chain networks is preferred. Experience with Alteryx/Data Guru software is preferred. Previous consulting experience is a plus. Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application in supply chain optimization is a plus. Skills and Competencies: Must be capable of building complex network distribution models to determine optimal solutions within the project design methodology with the ability to make sound assumptions while creating compelling business cases. Proficiency in optimization software (e.g., Llamasoft, JDA, Logic Net or similar), statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Strong Excel skills are required. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in analysis and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders. This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. This is a remote position with the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States.