R&D Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

This role will support the Experience Consumer Research team located in Mexico Capability Center (MCC) to ensure exceptional Data is provided in support of Sensory Consumer Experience. This role will analyze data for Consumer Research studies, and coordinate with in-market MCC employees, to develop clear plans for projects to be completed on-time, in-full and on-budget with proper quality controls in place.

Your Impact

As R&D Assoc Analyst your functions would consist of …

• Work closely with key Category Lead and Programmer to analyze the results for each Consumer research study, while ensuring best practices.

• Leverage existing global Consumer Research Transformation and Data Science & Analytics SOP’s.

• Seamlessly work across Analysis programs, R and python (pandas, scikit-learn, numpy, matplotlib) to analyze results and generate result summary tables for the Reporters.

• Based on research method, apply the appropriate analysis procedure (ANOVA, paired T-Test, Fisher’s LSD, Cochran’s Q test, mean drop penalty analysis, etc.).

• Assess quality of data via various SOP’s and identify consumer outliers.

• Share data analysis outcome with Category Lead and Reporter. Provide revisions and additional builds as requested by CS category scientist and/or Category Lead.

• Partner closely with Program Manager, Category Lead, Programmer and Reporter to identify new methods and processes to increase efficiency and quality.

• Work visibly & transparently in Microsoft Teams and other office 365 tools.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Must Have

• BS in STEM (e.g. Data Science, economics, sensory science, statistics, engineering).

• Working knowledge of statistical analysis programs (R and python - pandas); and M365 (Excel, PowerQuery).

• Ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.

• Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems.

• Good communication skills in Spanish and English– oral and written (e.g. communication on Teams, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.)

• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner.

• Takes initiative on assigned tasks and accountabilities with minimal supervision.

• High degree of ownership, initiative, and intellectual curiosity.

• Attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• Experienced in quantitative consumer research, designs and systems.

• Systems: PowerBI, XLStat.

• Programming languages: SQL, python (scikit-learn, numpy, matplotlib, statsmodels).

• Knowledge with Azure DevOps and Databricks.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.

• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.

• Development programs according to Leadership skills.

• Specialized training according to the role.

• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.

• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.

• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.

• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.

• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

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.