pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the center of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system. Annocuement of pep+ in Sep 2021 has significantly expanded the scope of the goals covering our entire value chain including Franchise bottlers, JV/ CoMan partners, suppliers and customers.
In the Positive Value Chain pillar our goal is to make products in a way that builds a circular, inclusive economy. Sustainable Packaging is a key part of this agenda and has a goal to cut virgin plastic from non-renewable sources per serving across our food and beverage portfolios by 50% through scaling new business models that avoid or minimize single-use packaging and reducing our absolute tonnage of virgin plastic derived from non-renewable sources. This role will be responsible for continuing to define and evolve this strategy in AMESA and for partnering across the organization to tailor and ensure execution against this strategy in achieving our commitments, across both foods and beverages.
Responsibilities
Around the world, there is growing concern over the threat that plastic packaging waste poses to our communities and marine environments. We recognize that the scale and reach of our business can enable PepsiCo to make a positive impact in addressing this issue.
PepsiCos sustainable plastics vision is to build a world where plastics need never become waste. We aim to achieve that vision by reducing, recycling and reusing, and reinventing our plastic packaging --- and leading change through partnerships. We have made a number of bold commitments in support of this vision, including:
By 2025: Design 100% of our packaging to be Recyclable, Compostable, Biodegradable, or REUSABLE.
By 2030: Cut virgin plastic from non-renewable sources per serving across our portfolio by 50%, through:
- Scaling new business models that avoid or minimize single-use packaging materials (e.g., models that reuse, refill, prepare at home, utilize concentrates like powders, drops, etc.)
By 2025: Reducing our absolute tonnage of virgin plastic by 5%
By 2025: Invest to increase recycling rates in key markets by 2025
In order to accomplish these goals, the Director of Sustainable Packaging will be responsible for;
- Design and drive long-term (5-10 years) AMESA sustainable packaging strategy (both Foods and Beverages) and related sustainability goals across Company owned & Franchise portfolio
- Manage, direct, advise and/or influence cross-functional/ cross-sector teams to shape, develop, advocate, implement, or accelerate implementation of sustainable packaging agenda
- Partner with Business Unit teams to support the development of timely and actionable sustainable plastic packaging glidepaths
- Identify solutions and support functional partners (e.g., R&D, GP, Category, Corp Affairs) in development and execution of short and long-term sustainable packaging, materials, or policies
- Provide guidance as subject matter expert to Corporate Affairs teams to shape and manage external advocacy plans and collection partnerships and work on external advocacy on Packaging sustainability efforts by PepsiCo through public speaking
- Develop and manage AMESA Executive Committee updates and other communications on Packaging goals
- Collaborate with Operations, Global Procurement and Sustainability leads from other Pepsico Sectors as well as external subject matter experts to develop and implement Packaging goals
- Collaborate with Global sustainability office on AMESA sector strategic vision development and execution
- Develop Packaging portfolio of the future roadmaps with R&D, Marketing, Commercialization, Supply Chain and Revenue Management teams to provide PepsiCo products to consumers in most environment friendly packaging options.
- BA required; MBA or another graduate school degree strongly preferred
- 12+ years overall experience; strategy or consumer packaged goods experience preferred
- Knowledge, experience, and/or strong interest and capacity to understand PepsiCo packaging and external waste management infrastructure
- Technical knowledge of both food and beverage packaging and understanding of circular systems and end-of-life infrastructures
- BA required; MBA or another graduate school degree strongly preferred
- 12+ years overall experience; strategy or consumer packaged goods experience preferred
- Knowledge, experience, and/or strong interest and capacity to understand PepsiCo packaging and external waste management infrastructure
- Technical knowledge of both food and beverage packaging and understanding of circular systems and end-of-life infrastructures
- Knowledge, experience and/or capacity to work with both company owned & franchise systems on execution
- Matrix Management- Ability to network internally, to collaborate and influence with the many teams & stakeholders that are necessary to contribute to our agenda, bringing them together toward common goals.
- Think strategically, communicate clearly, see connections, and anticipate future opportunities and challenges.
- Good public speaking and advocacy skills to work with Govt, NGO and 3rd parties
