Location: Philadelphia,PA, USA
Job DescriptionOverview The Raw Material Coordinator contributes to the success of PepsiCo Beverages North America by ensuring raw materials are on-site and available for our production lines to run.They will provide direct support to the Manufacturing leaders and Supervisors ensuring timely delivery, receipt, organization and inventory of raw materials and ingredients.Responsibilities * Responsible for identifying the requirements of raw materials needed for the production facility and order accordingly * Working with raw materials suppliers in the following capacity: * Validate material forecast for the production facility * Develop and maintain positive working relationships, acting as a main point of contact * Address any quality or service issues with the suppliers directly utilizing our accountability tools * Conducting weekly count and reconciliation of all raw materials * Optimize the inventory levels to meet the business' supply and demand * Learn the business to understand the real time demand * Lead the business' innovation agenda by communicating details of new products to the Manufacturing and Warehouse leaders and frontline employees * Connecting with the frontline production teams to: * Monitor and communicate inventory levels and needs according to the daily production schedule * Receive direct feedback to communicate quality and service expectations up to suppliers * Complete APS transactions and all period end processes * Follow all GCS requirements * Support Quality team by completing document review to meet Food Safety and Food Defense requirements * Close each period with accurate financials * This role requires you to work on occasional weekends, and every period closeCompensation & Benefits: * The expected compensation range for this position is between $42,000 - $67,000 * 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. * 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 * Completion of High School Diploma * Bachelors' Degree (Supply Chain or Operations Management) preferred * Advanced capability in Microsoft Office for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Strong problem solving, adaptability, and organizational skills a must * Ability to work independently and prioritize work * Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills, including problem analysis and resolution. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain alignment across multiple functions * Exceptional follow up and initiation ability * Knowledge of inventory control programs is preferred * Ability to work weekends as neededEEO StatementAll 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 IdentityIf 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.