PepsiCo

Process Excellence Analyst

PepsiCo • $73K — $122K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or engineering.
  • Experience in process improvement in the CPG industry.
  • Familiarity with supplier master data best practices.
  • Experience with SAP MDG and SAP S4 preferred.
  • Analytical proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel and PowerBI.
  • Strong project management skills across planning and execution.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Execute end-to-end test management for new functionalities and capabilities.
  • Act as a liaison between technical and business stakeholders.
  • Provide recommendations on testing management strategies to leadership.
  • Analyze large data sets while understanding SAP data structures and integration architecture.
  • Collaborate with teams to create detailed test plans and test cases.
  • Identify, track, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to testing processes and methodologies.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, and sick days.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Disability and life insurance options available.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to support future savings.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Continuous Improvement Analyst will provide testing support processes and enhancements across the North America supplier domain. This role requires a keen attention to detail, a passion for efficiency, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure completeness of our solution.

Responsibilities

  • This role is responsible for the end-to-end test execution of new functionalities and capabilities, managing the entire testing lifecycle. Additionally, this role serves as a liaison between technical and business stakeholders.
  • The Continuous Improvement Analyst will provide recommendations to the NA Supplier COE and Nexus leadership on testing management strategies. The ideal candidate should be adept at handling and analyzing large data sets, develop a solid understanding of SAP data structures, and become familiar with integration architecture.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850.
  • 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 5% 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

  • Test Execution:
    • Execute MDG Supplier CR and workflow testing.
    • Execute manual and automated test cases.
    • Perform various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
    • Ensure that all test activities are carried out in accordance with the test plan.
  • Defect Identification and Reporting:
    • Identify, track, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
    • Work with development teams to reproduce issues and provide detailed information for resolution.
    • Retest resolved issues to ensure defects are corrected and no new defects are introduced.
  • Test Planning and Design:
    • Collaborate with NASCOE to create detailed test plans and test cases based on requirements and business cases.
    • Ensure that test cases cover all expected requirements including edge cases.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive understanding of the requirements.
    • Provide regular updates on testing progress, defects, and risks.
  • Documentation:
    • Maintain up-to-date documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports.
    • Ensure that all testing artifacts are stored in a centralized repository and are easily accessible.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Suggest improvements to testing processes and methodologies.
    • Understand how PepsiCo uses data across sectors and business units.
    • Engage with teams across the organization to understand business processes and practices to ensure development meets improvement goals.
    • Communicate progress, results, and insights to stakeholders at all levels.
    • Participate in retrospectives and contribute to process improvements.
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, techniques, and industry trends.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Differentiating Competencies Required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field
  • Experience in process improvement within CPG industry
  • Experience working with supplier master data preferred
  • Experience working with SAP MDG and SAP S4 preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (ex. Excel, PowerBI)
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Strong project management skills, including project planning and execution
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

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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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