Raw Materials Coordinator (L04)

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

United States · Wytheville, VA, USA

USD 49,200-73,800 / year

Posted on Mar 27, 2026
Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.

We're spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

What you´ll do:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Raw Materials Coordinator to support plant operations through end-to-end ownership of raw material ordering, inventory management, and concentrate coordination. This role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted material supply while maintaining inventory accuracy, compliance, quality standards, and cost discipline.The Raw Materials Coordinator serves as the single point of accountability for raw material availability, supporting daily production execution and long-term production plans.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Raw Materials Ownership

  • Own ordering, purchasing, and inventory management of all raw materials required for manufacturing, including concentrate and concentrate components.
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for raw material availability to support production plans and daily operations.
  • Ensure uninterrupted material supply while balancing inventory health, cost efficiency, and compliance.

Inventory Management & Control

  • Monitor and manage raw material inventory levels to optimize inventory turns and support production needs.
  • Conduct regular physical inventories, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure system accuracy.
  • Enforce and audit FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices across all raw materials.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to waste, obsolescence, and aging materials.
  • Lead or support root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies, losses, or expirations.

Concentrate & Systems Management

  • Own concentrate ordering and associated systems processes.
  • Ensure accurate system transactions and maintain data integrity for raw materials and concentrate management.
  • Partner with Planning, Quality, and Performance teams to meet compliance and reporting requirements related to concentrate handling.

Production Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Actively participate in production, planning, and scheduling meetings.
  • Align material and concentrate availability with manufacturing plans.
  • Communicate material constraints and proactively support mitigation planning.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Partner with Food Safety and Quality teams to address quality issues, holds, and non-conformances.
  • Ensure proper storage, handling, and traceability of materials in collaboration with the Warehouse team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Inventory accuracy and inventory turns
  • Compliance adherence
  • On-time material availability
  • Waste reduction
  • Process and system adherence

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $49,200 - $73,800.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong understanding of inventory management principles (FIFO, cycle counts, reconciliation).
  • Experience in manufacturing, food & beverage, or plant operations preferred.
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with production, planning, quality, and warehouse teams.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems.
EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age.

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