Current Roles at PepsiCo

Overview

The main objective of the role is to lead the end-to-end demand, delivery, deployment, and maintenance of business digitalization initiatives which span Finance, Control and Reporting, Procurement, HR, Legal, Corporate Affairs and Communications(all grouped and known as Enabling Functions) from business case creation to deployment in coordination with the local, AMESA Sector and Global IT teams. A Key responsibility is to provide leadership, ownership, and accountability for the relationships between IT, and the Enabling functions departments.

Responsibilities

• Establishes relationships with senior business leadership in the Enabling functions to shape digitalisation demand.
• Actively engage the relevant stakeholders and recommend technology solutions to meet the business processes requirements.
• Be the first point of contact for business on new initiatives in terms of being a consultant to business for automation.
• Translate business direction in firm action points and ensure alignment with IT strategy at local and sector levels.This includes shaping the requirements, proposal creation, business alignment on funding, owning the product end to end for business delivery, adoption and value realization by working with various stakeholders.
• Identify and assess PepsiCo Global and Sector platforms and where relevant, leverage these digital technologies in order to increase productivity and/or provide new capabilities.
• Manage E2E delivery of the projects/initiatives as covered by the AOP (annual operating plan) as well as the many other initiatives which are prioritised throughout the year and provide business updates as required.
• The role also includes working with the internal IT team including Supply Chain planning, Go to Market, Portfolio Management, Infrastructure and Operations and Information and Security resources during the various phases of a project to ensure the deliverables are met per business expectation and aligned with existing business processes. Where business processes are required to change, the role ensures that proper Change Management takes place as part of the project/initiative.
• Seek continuous improvement in the related business solutions and processes based on effective management of incidents and problems within the application stack and increase of business value realization from IT automation.
• Managing the relevant financial aspects of the different projects and initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant IT control standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors dgree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience within the Enabling functions area.
• 10+ years in core IT field with a focus on Solution Design and Business Analysis.
• Multinational FMCG corporate experience in similar role preferred.
• Strong Business Relationship Experience, comfortably and confidently interacting with senior leadership.
• Strong experience in Business Analysis, Solution Design and Product Management.
• Proficient in the Agile Delivery methodology with an ability to handle multiple large-scale deliverables concurrently.
• Advanced deployment planning and execution experience with the ability to drive processes and implement within business constraints.
• Very Good Knowledge of IT Capabilities in the Enabling functions as well as an in depth understanding of the associated business processes and good understanding of risk management and controls.
• People and Vendor Management skills.
• Able to exploit the global company technological capabilities whilst understanding the local market’s business strategies and propose value adding solutions.
• Very good collaboration skills within the Business Units’s, Sector and Global IT enabling functions, as well as external parties.
• Results orientated while balancing long term and short-term priorities.
• Able to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders with strong networking skills, and ability to align multiple stakeholders on competing priorities.
• Ability to understand the inter dependencies between solutions.
• Excellent conceptual articulation and communication skills.

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Responsibilities

• Ensuring timeous delivery of goods to the customer.
• Good management of money on routes as per the procedure of the company.
• Good understanding of customer service
• Ability to identify gaps/opportunities in the local market.
• Balancing Driver’s books – basic knowledge of reconciliation process
• Being accountable for respective route allocated to the Driver
• Minimising Driver’s Shorts...
• Liaising with relevant Sales Representative
• Good Crate Control

Qualifications

• Matric or NQF3
• Driver’s License (Code 10) and PDP

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What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Brits reporting to the Plant Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the various production activities of the Manufacturing Unit through subordinate supervisors and controllers in order to achieve planned production targets and to ensure the effective use of available resources.

The Production Manager will be responsible for the formulation of the production programme and plant maintenance schedules, capital projects, managing and controlling product quality assurance as well as leading the production processes and optimising raw material stock levels.

Some key activities will also include optimising people, plant, machinery, and equipment while ensuring that the safety, health & hygiene portfolio is maintained.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Ideally 6 years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment
• Degree and/or Diploma in Engineering, Production Management or similar qualification
• Experience with FSSC22000 audits
• Experience in Managing a team (Must Have) and ability to interact across all business levels
• FMCG experience

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Responsibilities

• The Security Integration Lead is the primary contact within their region for security work intake
• Assist Attack Surface Management and Global Digital Connections teams when working with third parties locally on website/mobile security remediation
• Escalate and report on security gaps/opportunities within the region to Sector BISO
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure that processes and initiatives operate within the documented security org framework, monitor security policy/standards compliance, and Information Security strategy is understood and communicated
• The Security Integration Lead is the primary contact within their region for security work intake
• Identify Stakeholder resistance and barriers and tighten thecohesion between business and Information Security
• Develop and implement strategies for engaging business functions on information security matters and gain buy-in
• Support and track sector-based security exception process and remediation
• Onboard to and provide training on Information SecurityServices Requests (ISSR)
• Partner with Manufacturing OT and IT teams for Information Security engagement activities and partner awareness
• Develop content and present on Information Security programs, initiatives, awareness and risk in consultation withSMEs and functional capability owners
• Engage BRM and Project owners throughout the project lifecycle as trusted advisor for ISSR service delivery and process management
• Assist on the delivery of Cyber Security program initiatives within the regions through Information Security PMO and Compliance Lead alignment to manage sector security initiatives
• Support of vulnerability remediation plan development and owner identification
• Act as trusted advisor throughout exception risk management from exception initiation, stakeholder identification, mitigating controls, remediation plan recommendations, and sign-off activities
• Responsible for educating business functions on Information Security services and processes
• Perform local security awareness initiatives such as clean desk exercise to reinforce and promote security standards compliance
• Supports IR in driving awareness and remediation of security compliance related incidents locally to include engagement of appropriate stakeholders
• Support Data Protection Evaluation and Recertification program through BRM engagement and coordination of activities
• Provide feedback on security requirements during planning cycles
• Assist Security Assurance and project teams in securityrequirements' funding estimates for CAPEX/Projects
• Collaborate with and support Third Party Security Risk Management team on assessments, issues, escalations and remediation
• Be the security coach for sector DevSecOps teams

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of related IT Security technical and business interfacing work experience
• Experience with security architecture, application risk analysis, vulnerability management, data classification, CIS Top20 Critical Controls
• CISM, CISSP, GIAC certifications preferred
• Well versed in NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Well versed in Agile development methodology and DevSecOps framework
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Written/spoken English proficiency required
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to translate highly technical information into plain language
• High level of analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Willing "can do" attitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across multiple organizations and teams

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Responsibilities

• This role supports the WECA HQ and other functions (Legal, HR, Franchise, Finance and Business development) with general office facilities and administrative duties.
• Overall management of the functional Directors in a professional manner that reflects the core values of the Company and supports the strategic responsibilities and objectives of the respective functions.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal departments and acts as liaison to identify and remedy issues.
• Liaise with, and support, key strategic bottlers, suppliers, customers, external agencies and other members of the executive team, non-executive directors, shareholder representatives and other senior stakeholders in both the public and private sectors in order to ensure ongoing and constructive relations.
• Manage calendars, vacation schedules and backfill coverage (as and when required).
• Establish measurable PDR Objectives and Developmental Actions for the Administrative Team within WECA.
• Provides training and develop capability of WECA Administrative Team.
• Organization of Directors day and management of electronic diary which involves management of external and internal meetings, conference calls, events, etc.
• Provide general and diverse administrative support for Directors.
• Maintain high level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential material on a daily basis.
• Coordinate guest visits, programme, accommodation, transport and meetings.
• Attend to e-mails, including prioritisation thereof and handling within area of accountability in the most efficient way.
• Handle internal and external calls efficiently and professionally.
• Compile documents, reports and presentations for various meetings as and when required.
• Plan and manage all international and local travel arrangements and itineraries - visa application, accommodation, flight arrangements, and arranging transportation.
• Manage contacts to ensure up-to-date database entries and track key relations.
• Demonstrate minute taking of key Functional Team meetings
• Alignment with COSO Control and Control Team.
• Complete T&E expenses accurately and timeously for Directors.
• Engage with suppliers where relevant, and ensure timeous payment.
• Manage the purchase of office supplies and all other items needed.
• Monitor and manage relevant budgets and project costs.
• Monitor office, travel and meeting expenses on a monthly basis.
• Monthly reconciliation of the G&A budget vs. AOP & forecast.
• Manage and ensure business compliance.
• Management of all P2P payments with regards to Directors and their Functional team’s travel and expense report.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent administration & organizational skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent report writing skills
• Meticulous Document management
• SAP System Knowledge
• Professional Minute taking of Executive Meetings
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment while managing multiple tasks
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an executive assistant in a corporate environment / CEO /Senior Vice President