Technical Data & Specifications Writer (2 years FTC)

Description du poste:

Overview

We enable Europe Foods AOP delivery through product launches, facilitating artwork creation, technical data handover to Supply Chain, and execution of the PEP+ and Sustainability Strategy. We collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to manage product specifications (ingredient, formula, finished product, label), safeguard R&D data, and support Technical Brand Stewardship to ensure we make products our consumers know and love.
Responsibilities

* Specification Management & Digitization

* Align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio in line with project timelines.
* Collaborate with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to shape innovation project timelines, ensuring key milestones are achievable and met.
* Act as ambassadors for PepsiCo Global Ingredient Standards, ensuring supplier training and compliance for specification completion.
* Coordinate SAP specification approval workflows with PD and TDC to meet project deadlines.
* Collaborate with Commercialisation and PGT teams to facilitate handover of R&D technical data, enabling accurate Supply Chain Bill of Material setup and robust traceability.
* Partner with Adopt & Sustain to publish specification reports for internal stakeholders.
* Governance and Continuous Improvement

* Identify and raise system and data change requests to ensure regulatory compliance and improve efficiency of business processes. Partner with Global TDC and Strategy & Transformation teams for implementation.
* Maintain accuracy of technical data and enable R&D Digital Strategy (PLM) through data cleanse and maintenance workstreams such as SLAM.
* Identify opportunities for process enhancements and improved ways of working across all business partners (PD, TDC, Commercialisation, Global Procurement and Supply Chain).
* Stewardship and Compliance

* Ensure PepsiCo products continue to "win with consumers" by maintaining updates, productivity improvements and business continuity changes.
* Support PepsiCo's delivery of PEP+ and Sustainability strategies by updating product specifications to reflect design changes and ensuring accurate representation in published reports.
* Safeguard operational integrity by managing specification clauses required for British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits, enabling continued product sales through customer compliance.
Qualifications

* Technical & Industry Expertise

* Strong attention to detail in data management and accuracy.
* Solid understanding of SAP or proven adaptability to specification systems.
* Ability to interpret and transform raw technical data from PD functions.
* Background in food technology, chemistry, or a related field, with 2-3 years' experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance/Control, or Regulatory within the food industry (preferred)
* Project & Time Management

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines.
* Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
* High learning agility and commitment to continuous improvement.
* Collaboration & Communication

* Effective communicator across internal and external R&D functions (L4-L11).
* Experience working in cross-functional, cross-regional, and multicultural teams.
* Previous supplier relationship management experience is a plus.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including reports, and emails.

* Specification Management & Digitization

* Align content and digitize specifications across the Europe Foods portfolio in line with project timelines.
* Collaborate with Product Development, TDC, and Commercialisation to shape innovation project timelines, ensuring key milestones are achievable and met.
* Act as ambassadors for PepsiCo Global Ingredient Standards, ensuring supplier training and compliance for specification completion.
* Coordinate SAP specification approval workflows with PD and TDC to meet project deadlines.
* Collaborate with Commercialisation and PGT teams to facilitate handover of R&D technical data, enabling accurate Supply Chain Bill of Material setup and robust traceability.
* Partner with Adopt & Sustain to publish specification reports for internal stakeholders.
* Governance and Continuous Improvement

* Identify and raise system and data change requests to ensure regulatory compliance and improve efficiency of business processes. Partner with Global TDC and Strategy & Transformation teams for implementation.
* Maintain accuracy of technical data and enable R&D Digital Strategy (PLM) through data cleanse and maintenance workstreams such as SLAM.
* Identify opportunities for process enhancements and improved ways of working across all business partners (PD, TDC, Commercialisation, Global Procurement and Supply Chain).
* Stewardship and Compliance

* Ensure PepsiCo products continue to "win with consumers" by maintaining updates, productivity improvements and business continuity changes.
* Support PepsiCo's delivery of PEP+ and Sustainability strategies by updating product specifications to reflect design changes and ensuring accurate representation in published reports.
* Safeguard operational integrity by managing specification clauses required for British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits, enabling continued product sales through customer compliance

Profil requis du candidat:

* Technical & Industry Expertise

* Strong attention to detail in data management and accuracy.
* Solid understanding of SAP or proven adaptability to specification systems.
* Ability to interpret and transform raw technical data from PD functions.
* Background in food technology, chemistry, or a related field, with 2-3 years' experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance/Control, or Regulatory within the food industry (preferred)
* Project & Time Management

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines.
* Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
* High learning agility and commitment to continuous improvement.
* Collaboration & Communication

* Effective communicator across internal and external R&D functions (L4-L11).
* Experience working in cross-functional, cross-regional, and multicultural teams.
* Previous supplier relationship management experience is a plus.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including reports, and emails