Overview
As a PD specification writer, the role requires ensuring that the necessary criteria and requirements in building the specification of ING and Non INGs (Excluding Packaging & Label) are met. This role will drive the legacy specification migration to SAP initially and provide support to PepsiCo Product Developers on recent ING & NON-ING PD Spec development to ensure they comply with the standards and requirements Post System rollout in the sector.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Understand the PepsiCo PLM and SW ways of working in legacy systems (offline) and in SAP including Global Ingredient Standard and Supplier Standard and become proficient in the CAST Program and IT Applications associated.
Drive accurate migration of Legacy Specs (ING and Non ING) in SAP systems and validate with regional teamsPre Go live on CAST.
Collaborate with Regional teams to review and update ING & Non-ING specifications in line with the regular spec renewal dates.




Collaborate with Regional Cross Functional Teams and external resources to develop ING and Non-ING specifications (Excluding Label & Packaging) that are clear, concise, and accurate to be handed over to run operations- Post Go Live on CAST.
Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D; Leadership for continuous improvement.
Raise necessary CRs on behalf of sector R & D teams when needed and aligned.
ING Specs:
Work with and provide guidance to suppliers in completing the requirements of the specification through the completion of relevant tools i.e. ISSQ, in the following Key areas:
Ingredient Composition
All Chemical, physical and other parameter requirement.
Claims/Compliance related with QA/FS
Food safety Requirements
Allergen
Test method and limit of for FS and Performance parameters
Ingredient Micro sensitive assessment.
Other Spec General information
Validate correct

📌 R&D Digital Platforms Asst Analyst (India)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 India