Statistical Forecast Analyst

Job description

Overview

We Are PepsiCo  

 

Join PepsiCo and dare to transform! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place. 

 

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries. PepsiCo Mexico is one of the most significant consumer product companies in the country. Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years. 

 

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world. 

 

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Responsibilities

The Opportunity  

 

Responsible for working with the Forecasting Analytics and WHD Demand Planning Leads to identify, implement and ultimately deliver forecasting solutions which provide the necessary levels of both near and longer-term forecast accuracy

 

 

Your Impact 

 

As IBP WHD Forecast analyst your responsibilities would consist of

 

·  Partner with Demand Planning BU Leads to ensure that the statistical forecasting solution effectively address the needs for the BU and further provides business insights & learnings.
·  Conducts post performance forecast analytics to determine root cause of performance gaps and generate hypotheses to implement the optimal corrective actions.
·  Conduct causal factor analytics to determine the most optimal factors that should be incorporated into the forecasting solution.
·  Support hypothesis development and test execution to continuously refine the statistical forecasting engine. This may result in SAS HPF parameter tuning and/or code development.
·  Assists in developing reporting capability to provide proactive alert notification for demand planning end users as well as insights for other stakeholders.
·  Work with Business and Information Systems, Center of Excellence, Consulting Partners and other organizations to drive necessary system changes including but not limited to continuous improvement work on SAS HPF as well as deployment of models to BU’s.
·  Utilize Analytical capability and detailed data analysis to drive continuous improvement of modeling capability over both the short and long-term horizons.
·  Compiles summary reports and performs statistical analysis.

 

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?   

 

·  Bachelors in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Analytics.
·  1-2 Years’ experience in a corporate environment; experience in CPG or retail planning environment preferred.
·  Statistical and Machine learning Forecating experience
·  Intermediate programming abilities in SAS, R, or Python (SAS Preferred)
·  Strong analytical skills.
·  Ability to present quantitative data in an easy-to-understand manner that balances both analytics as well as business implications.
·  Ability to support continuous improvement or capability development work streams including scope definition, analysis, recommendations, and implementation.
·  Effective communication skills, with ability to work across and present to multiple levels and different organizational functions.
·  Proficient Computer skills: MS Office specifically MS Excel.

 

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.