PepsiCo—Proc Reg Category Mgmt Asst Analyst

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Description: Overview The Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) Analyst will partner with PepsiCo North America Coffee business stakeholders and PepsiCo Marketing teams to support end-to-end procurement and payment operations. The role is responsible for purchase requisition creation, invoice validation, goods receipt posting, supplier payment support, credit management, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills while ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing. Responsibilities Collaborate with PepsiCo North America Coffee business partners and PepsiCo Marketing teams to support end-to-end Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) activities. Validate supplier invoices, post Goods Receipts (GRs), and submit invoices for payment processing in accordance with established controls and procedures. Investigate and resolve payment holds to ensure timely supplier payments and minimize business disruptions. Address and resolve helpdesk queries from suppliers, marketers, and internal stakeholders related to procurement and payment processes. Reconcile supplier-provided Point-of-Sale (POS) data to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements. Create and process credit memos to facilitate settlement of outstanding supplier claims and pending payments. Ensure timely and accurate creation of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to support business requirements. Conduct quarterly credit reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders. Prepare and provide weekly Committed vs. Actual spend reports and actionable insights to the FP&A team to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making. Partner with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and Suppliers to improve operational efficiency and process compliance. Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation within the R2P process Qualifications Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. Experience in Requisition-to-Pay (R2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Procurement Operations. Strong knowledge of PR/PO Creation, goods receipt posting, supplier reconciliations, and Credit memo management. Experience working with SAP S4, Ariba. Advanced Excel and reporting skills. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Responsibilities: Collaborate with PepsiCo North America Coffee business partners and PepsiCo Marketing teams to support end-to-end Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) activities. Validate supplier invoices, post Goods Receipts (GRs), and submit invoices for payment processing in accordance with established controls and procedures. Investigate and resolve payment holds to ensure timely supplier payments and minimize business disruptions. Address and resolve helpdesk queries from suppliers, marketers, and internal stakeholders related to procurement and payment processes. Reconcile supplier-provided Point-of-Sale (POS) data to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements. Create and process credit memos to facilitate settlement of outstanding supplier claims and pending payments. Ensure timely and accurate creation of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to support business requirements. Conduct quarterly credit reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders. Prepare and provide weekly Committed vs. Actual spend reports and actionable insights to the FP&A team to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making. Partner with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and Suppliers to improve operational efficiency and process compliance. Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation within the R2P process