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 general community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

THE OPPORTUNITY
Our Demand Forecasting Project Specialist is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving forecast performance across the business. This role identifies root causes of forecast deviations, generates actionable insights,



and leads projects aimed at improving forecast accuracy, bias, FVA, and overall planning effectiveness across short-, medium -term horizons.

THE IMPACT
1. Lead the analysis of Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Forecast Value Add (FVA), and other planning performance KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement and support decision-making.
2. Conduct root cause analyses of forecast misses, demand variations, and performance gaps across brands, customers, channels, and planning horizons.
3. Develop and maintain performance dashboards, reporting tools, and analytical models to provide visibility of forecasting effectiveness and planning health.
4. Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives aimed at increasing forecast accuracy, reducing bias, and improving planning process maturity.
5. Track and measure benefits realization of forecasting and planning improvement projects, ensuring sustainable performance gains.
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📌 Demand Forecasting Specialist (Miguel Hidalgo)
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📍 Miguel Hidalgo