PepsiCo

Cost Transformation & Benchmarking Manager

PepsiCo • $110K — $152K *
Purchase, NY 10577In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a related field
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • Strong P&L knowledge with insights into performance levers
  • Experience in cost benchmarking and strategic finance preferred
  • Familiarity with techniques like Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)
  • Strategic thinker with clear communication skills
  • Ability to analyze large data sets and make strategic judgments
  • Experience working with and translating business requirements to digital tools

Responsibilities

  • Define global cost benchmarks to highlight market opportunities
  • Synthesize performance data to uncover trends affecting business
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses to address critical business issues
  • Challenge status quo and guide markets in cost transformation
  • Provide insights to senior executives on business-critical topics
  • Collaborate with teams to create scalable analytical tools
  • Define and execute the vision for the digital benchmarking solution

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off including parental leave, vacation, and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan available
  • Performance-based annual bonus structure up to 12% of salary
Full Job Description
Overview

This CTX Manager role will be a core part of the CB&V team and will work closely with market leaders and functional experts across our top 20 markets within PepsiCo for both Foods and Beverages. This role will be part of a team focused on synthesizing and communicating key global data to identify and prioritize incremental E2E cost transformation opportunities the organization could pursue. The work will be fast paced, deeply analytical, and hinge on the ability to translate analytics into clear and compelling stories that influence the organization. The role will also have an integral part in helping to define and execute the vision for the digital benchmarking solution that we will be releasing to markets in Q4 of '26. The individual work to define the vision for the tool and then leverage the solution post-launch to run the benchmarking process. fr

To be successful in this role you will need to be perpetually curious, enjoy building an intimate knowledge of our cost structure, operating models, and profit drivers, and be fueled by analytically linking key choices to P&L and operational outcomes at a granular and actionable level. You'll also need to enjoy highly collaborative ways of working in a project-based environment, be comfortable with building and giving presentations to multiple levels of the organization and have strong organization/ time-management skills. A strong background in breaking down cost buckets into specific drivers will be crucial to success. Experience with specific benchmarking techniques such as ZBB is preferred, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Define and interpret global cost benchmarks that point to insights and opportunities for markets to pursue
  • Synthesize global performance data across ops, commercial, and finance to identify top trends and critical business issues that are impacting PepsiCo and our top markets
  • Execute ad hoc analytical efforts to deconstruct new critical business issues in a way that point to insights and opportunities for markets to pursue
  • Challenge the status quo to help key markets build and maintain their cost transformation pipelines, including synthesizing findings from complex analyses into a clear and logical presentations to educate and steer key business owners
  • Provide thought leadership to business partners and senior level executives on a broad range of business-critical topics
  • Collaborate with operations, GTM, Corporate Strategy, FP&A, GBS, and Data & Analytics teams to codify process and analytical tools to replicate and scale
  • Help define and execute the vision for our digital benchmarking solution

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $152,600.
  • 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 12% 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 4 years experience
  • Bachelors degree required, MBA preferred
  • Must have strong working knowledge of the P&L and insight into business and performance levers with operations or GTM knowledge a major benefit
  • Previous experience in cost benchmarking and/or strategic finance strongly preferred, along with familiarity with techniques such as ZBB
  • Multi-disciplinary or consulting experience preferred
  • Strategic mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and communicate clearly in both verbal and written form
  • Highly analytical thinker with sound business judgment and strong technical skills to process large quantities of data
  • Ability to work through high degrees of ambiguity and be self-directed in a dynamic and highly collaborate environment
  • Strong influence management, communication and cross-cultural skills to effectively interact with all levels of management
  • Experience translating business requirements into digital tools including metric definition, data requirements, and outlining digital outputs


The preferred location for this position is Mexico City however this role may be based in one of PepsiCo's US hub locations (Plano, TX or Purchase, NY).

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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