Overview Are you an experienced Senior Data Analyst looking for your next career opportunity? If so, this permanent opportunity on our Supply Chain team could be the one for you. In this role you would execute, but also systemise where possible the gathering, analysing and interpretation of complex data sets to develop actionable insights that will drive ongoing continuous improvement of supply chain processes and optimize results – supporting day-to day operations as well as strategic initiatives. Responsibilities Developing & implementing analytic solutions that deliver, as much as possible, self-service analytics solutions leveraging available data sets (MDG, ECC, S4/HANA, Azure etc) and tools (Analysis For MS Office, Tableau, PowerBI, Python, SQL, Azure DevOps, Airflow, SAP Analytics Cloud, Process Mining) Identify & pilot tools and best practices from elsewhere in the PepsiCo system, and externally, that will step change our analytics agenda Collaborate with Supply Chain Global Process Leads to identify opportunities to leverage SAP Master Data Management governed data sets to improve business decision making and End To End process effectiveness Where relevant lead &/or support proof of concept pilots of analytics solutions (in collaboration with IT) to assess effectiveness in meeting business needs Develop analytic capability within Supply Chain Function teams including D&A team through provision of training and guidance Drive data driven continuous improvement across SC Ops Center Of Excellence (COE) pillars leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodology Provide analytical support for key SC strategic initiatives and complex, high-profile projects; planning and scoping several inter-related initiatives and helping senior-level business stakeholders make informed decisions Collaborate with our IT partners to maximise existing technologies (SAP data, Tableau, Business Objects, PowerBI, Sequoia etc), and to evaluate available/future technologies, benchmarking other companies’ data analytics strategies Qualifications Essential Skills: 3rd level qualification in Numeric/Mathematical discipline (e.g. Finance, BIS, Engineering or Supply Chain), with a thorough understanding of Supply Chain Operations and data analytics Minimum 5 years’ experience in a large FMCG operation using SAP and hands-on experience of at least 2 SC Ops COE Pillars (e.g. Inventory, Reserves, Customer Collaboration) Strong Data Analytical skills including Excel, MS Access, Tableau, PowerBI & Python Background in data driven continuous process improvement. Minimum of LSS Kaizen Leader certification Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience working in a cross-functional environment Experience of working on large-scale and small-scale projects and a continuous improvement orientation Proven ability to manage multiple priorities on a tight timeline and in a high-pressure environment Some functional knowledge of one or more of the following: SQL, MS SAP Analysis For Office, Business Objects Who We are: We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone: Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo fosters a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees. ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates 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. PepsiCo is a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees. We work with our employees to ensure they have reasonable accommodations they need to be at their best. pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is a core strategy of PepsiCo, placing sustainability at the centre of our business to have a positive impact on the planet and people.