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We Are PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®️, DORITOS ®️, CHEETOS ®️, GATORADE ®️, PEPSI ®️, QUAKER ®️ and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.
Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/
Join PepsiCo, dare to transform.
The Opportunity
pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization - a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the center of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system. Positive Value Chain is a key pillar under our pep+ sustainability strategy that will transform how we make products in a way that build a circular, inclusive economy while making a positive impact on the planet and people.
This position is responsible for developing and implementing the LAB PepsiCo Positive Strategy. This role will lead the PepsiCo Positive Council and actively manage the entire pipeline of projects from idea to implementation. This role will work closely with the respective pep+ Goal Owners within LAB Operations and LATAM PepsiCo Positive team.
Your Impact
As The Sustainability Assoc Manager your scope will consist of:
- Operationalize the pep+ strategy for water, climate, packaging, and productivity across our end-to-end supply chain (inclusive of bottlers)
- Develop and drive key projects to achieve our pep+ water, climate, and packaging commitments by 2025 and 2030.
- Oversee all aspects of projects including developing cost estimates to support CapEx proposals, budgeting, and execution
- Support LAB Operations team in tracking complex projects aimed at reducing water, plastic, electricity, and fuel use within bottlers
- Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, commercialization, communications, marketing, and government relations to bring pep+ to life for our consumers and customers through the active management of the LAB PepsiCo Positive Council
- Identify new partnerships, opportunities, and emerging technologies to bridge our 2030 goals
- Support the planning and leadership of on-site deep dives in bottling plant to analyze current water, energy, and solid waste KPIs, seeking to identify and develop projects and strategies to improve efficiency and provide pep+ associated productivity to our bottling partners
- Actively motivate, train, and develop associates in relation to sustainability initiatives within Latin America Beverages
- Develop world-class collateral and information tools that communicate LAB’s sustainability programs in ways that appeal to customers.
- Communicating strategy and progress to business and engineering leaders in a clear and concise manner to influence and align key stakeholders at all levels
Who Are We Looking For?
- Education:
Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Sustainability, an ESG-related field, or engineering from an accredited university and a minimum of 8 years of experience in sustainability, project management, or a closely related field
- Experience:
Minimum 5 years leading projects or programs of increasing complexity
Demonstrated experience developing strategies to meet core business objectives and proven results executing plans
Superior written and verbal communication skills (in English and Spanish)
Demonstrated experience communicating to all levels in an organization
Experience working in a matrix organization and leading cross-functional teams to achieve common goals
Thinks strategically and can codify long-term sustainability opportunities and priorities for the organization
Operates efficiently and effectively in a matrixed environment and demonstrates effective collaboration across multiple layers
- Position is open for Colombia, Mexico or Brazil.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
