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Are you looking for exciting R&D Jobs with a global FMCG leader? PepsiCo Careers offers an excellent opportunity for professionals to join as an R&D Digital Platforms Sr Associate in Hyderabad, India. This role supports global R&D specification management and is ideal for candidates aiming to grow their careers in PepsiCo Jobs within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for its broad portfolio of products that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. We are committed to delivering innovation and quality excellence, while striving to make a positive impact on the environment and communities where we operate. Join our dynamic team and contribute to bringing joy and satisfaction to millions of consumers worldwide.
- Job Title: Specifications Management Associate
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Department: R&D
- Job ID: 426088
- Relocation: No
- Travel Required: Yes
Job Description
Overview
This role will assist the Specifications Management teams located in Mexico Business Services (MBS) or Hyderabad Business Services (HBS) to ensure exceptional service is provided in support of R&D Spec Management globally. This role will apply technical expertise and coordinate with in-market and GBS
employees, as well as external resources when required, to develop clear and concise Formula, Ingredient, and/or Packaging specifications, maintain existing specs and supplier relationships, and manage tracking and uploading into relevant systems.Responsibilities
- Leverage internal and external resources to develop or update existing ingredient and/or packaging specifications that are clear, concise, and accurate from spec readiness to supplier commercial qualification approval.
- Learn, understand, and uphold Ingredient, Supplier, Third Party, Formula, and/or Beverage/Food Packaging Standards.
- Dependent on team arrangement, may be mentored, take guidance, and produce work to be checked by a Spec Writing Senior Analyst.
- Maintain and foster relationships with in-market R&D spec teams, other spec GBS teams, and external suppliers.
- Interact with and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specifications. These stakeholders could include Product Development (PD), Food Safety (FS), Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA).
- Manage Supplier relationships and serve as a point of contact to gather information/data needed to build specifications; complete timely follow-ups to keep the process moving to completion.
- Collect the supplier questionnaire and manage supplier alignment on spec details.
- For certain Specifications (e.g., Foods & Beverages), initiate material testing requests and validate specification quality parameters.
- Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Upload all paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into the appropriate system (Product Vision / SAP) and track workflow.
- For Packaging Specifications only: schedule and conduct Individual Component Specification (ICS) reviews, update documents, and manage supplier approval prior to internal review.
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Respond and escalate emerging business-critical issues to avoid material supply shortages, outages, and production delays.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience required.
- 1-2 years of experience in Regulatory, QA/QC, Food Analytical experience, or other Food-related FMCG in a technical role. Depending on talent and availability, this role could be filled by an existing Intern.
- Ability to interpret technical information, escalate issues and seek alignment towards workable solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems.
- For Formula and Ingredient Specifications: basic understanding of Food Safety, Microbiology, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners.
- Good communication skills – oral and written (e.g., communication on telephone, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.).
- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner.
- Exceptional data organization and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects.
- Fluent in English (HBS).
