Supply Chain Control Manufacturing Analyst (Temporary) - Cape Town HQ at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

General

Monitor inbound and manufacturing elements of the I2C and P2P cycle to ensure:

• Effective execution and adherence to PepsiCo inventory policy and related procedures
• Identification of financial risks and opportunities including effective resolution thereof
• Operational challenges include root cause analysis and related problem solving with CoMan and PepsiCo management
• Execute product costing process to support new product development decision making process for manufactured finished goods.
• Monitor CoMan Operations including independent site visit reviews

COGS

• Assist the Manufacturing Analyst with accurate and timely reporting of Direct Costs and Manufacturing Overheads in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet) and reporting requirements
• Accountable for communication and quantification of risks and opportunities impacting the CoMan and PepsiCo owned Plan/Forecast, along with proactively partnering to provide recommendations of potential trade-offs to support delivery in line with Plan / Forecast
• Assist in the execution of monthly standard cost estimate restatement in line with weighted average raw material and packaging prices
• Prepare weekly production costing reports and analyze plant performance variances
• Assist in period close activities including but not limited to plant related pre requisites, review of plant COGS spend and related accruals required to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist in ensuring accuracy of raw material rebates booking in financials and related invoicing in line with vendor contracts

Governance & Business Partnering

Assist and support the manufacturing Analyst to deliver functional mid-month and month-end pre-close meetings with Supply Chain and Procurement Leadership, specifically:

• COGS (MOH & Directs) performance and key drivers
• PPV reviews including identification of key drivers
• Execute manufacturing related key control testing and key team member supporting effective PepsiCo governance within the I2C, P2P and FR processes
• Support Manufacturing Analyst with predefined P&L and Balance Sheet related accounts regarding completeness, accuracy and related actions stemming from formal reviews
• Independent and oversight validation of CoMan inventory and related billings prior to payment

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 3 Yr. Finance Degree
• 2-3 years Costing or Management Accounting experience – FMCG (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of SAP (MM and FI)
• Proficient with Word and PowerPoint, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Understanding of core stock management principles, processes, and governance
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people from different backgrounds
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior management
• Analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving
• Acting with integrity and inspiring trust