Sc Control Analyst

**Overview** Execute control related deliverables in the Supply Chain function to support the Manufacturing Control Senior Analyst through: - Providing visibility on spend - Ensuring accurate reporting - Identifying areas of waste and - Effectively safeguarding company resources **Responsibilities** **General** - Monitor inbound and manufacturing elements of the I2C and P2P cycle to ensure: - Effective execution and adherence to PepsiCo inventory policy and related procedure - Identification of financial risks and opportunities including effective resolution thereof - Operational challenges include root cause analysis and related problem solving with PepsiCo Plants management - Execute product costing process to support new product development decision making process for manufactured finished goods. - Monitor Plant Operations including independent site visit reviews **COGS** - Assist Manager with accurate and timely reporting of Direct Costs and Manufacturing Overheads in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet) and reporting requirements - Assist in the execution of monthly standard cost estimate restatement in line with weighted average raw material and packaging prices - Prepare weekly production costing reports and analyze plant performance variances - Assist in period close activities including but not limited to plant related pre requisites, review of plant COGS spend and related accruals required to ensure accurate reporting - Assist in ensuring accuracy of raw material rebates booking in financials and related invoicing in line with vendor contracts *** **Move** - Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of MOVE in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet) - Assist Manager with the Coordination of monthly per site review comparing actual versus AOP/Latest forecast. - Liaise with SCF and SCL teams to gain understanding of inputs within forecast/AOP and provide insights to actuals on month end closure - Populate the input schedules to critically assess validity and accuracy of inputs received from operational sites - Update control processes & tools to enhance efficiency & responsiveness of the flash roll up process. - Perform trend analysis and interpretation - Prepare monthly Move costs variance analysis report for inputs - Support the Manager with the presentation of monthly cause of change for Flash submission to Business leadership. - Ensure P&L line ownership **Inventory** - Assist Manager with accurate and timely reporting of inventory in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet) and reporting requirements - Accountable for communication and quantification of inventory related risks and opportunities impacting SA Fruits - Assist Manager with execution of Finished Goods reconciliation between SAP & Legacy inventory systems (WMS, EWM and Newspage for the Fruits Portfolio, including coordinating review with Control Leadership for related impact on P&L and Balance Sheet - Execution of period close activities including but not limited to inventory provisioning for slow moving, expired, obsolete, quality write-offs, damages, and goods in transit (GIT) to ensure accurate reporting - Responsible for collating inventory variances impacting COGS performance via securing of information from sites prior to month end close **Qualifications** - 3 year Finance Degree - 2-3 years Costing or Management Accounting experience - FMCG (preferred) - Basic ERP Knowledge - SAP, WMS & Newspage (preferred) - Understanding of core stock management principles, processes, and governance **“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"