Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Specifications Management

Company: PepsiCo India

Location: Oral, West Kazakhstan Region (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview:

PepsiCo India is seeking an Assistant Manager to support global R&D Specification Management from its Hyderabad Business Services (HBS) hub. The role involves developing and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant specifications for ingredients, packaging, and formulas in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and manage ingredient, formula, and packaging specifications
• Coordinate with global R&D teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (QA, RA, Procurement, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo’s technical standards and specifications readiness requirements
• Upload and track specifications using systems like Product Vision and SAP
• Manage supplier documentation and communication to support spec development and qualification
• Support testing requests and ensure alignment on quality parameters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or related fields
• 1–2 years of experience in QA, Regulatory, or technical roles in the food/FMCG industry
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to learn systems quickly; proficiency in MS Office required
• Fluent in English; collaborative mindset across global time zones