Frito Lay
Type of Positions
Internship
Positions Available
Supply Chain Intern
Degrees Sought
Bachelor's
Master's
Majors or Schools
Cox School of Business
Lyle School of Engineering
Position Descriptions
Frito-Lay, Inc., a division of PepsiCo, is the largest snack food
manufacturer in the United States. Our brands are among the most recognized in
the country. They include Doritos, Lays, Ruffles, Fritos Corn Chips, Cheetos,
Tostitos, Sun Chips, Grandmas Cookies, Rold Gold Pretzels, and many others.
Frito-Lay holds a 60% share of the core salty snack food market, with sales
totaling over $13 billion annually. Our 15,000-person sales and distribution
system reaches 400,000 retail, vending and food service accounts worldwide.
Our tremendous success in the marketplace is directly linked to our relentless
focus on results. It is also based on high standards of performance, distinctive
competitive strategies, and the personal and professional integrity of our
products, business practices and people. We recruit the most talented, motivated
people to grow as key members of our outstanding team and to ensure that
Frito-Lay will continue leading the industry and setting the pace.
Internship Job Description:
The position requires a self-directed, motivated individual prepared for a
fast-paced environment. Working as an intern with Frito-Lay will provide you
with guidance for future management skills and the opportunity to execute key
managerial decisions. This position would be expected to run from June 2011
(full-time during the Summer) to December 2011 (part-time during the Fall
Semester).
Primary Accountabilities
Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business
processes
Report findings to other team members and management as required
Support various components and activities spanning the project management life
cycle such as business case analysis, detailed requirements, software
design/testing/deployment and issues management
Ability to work on large projects and manage time and effort without need for
constant supervision
Experience with statistical modeling and developing reporting tools
Job Qualifications
Undergraduate/Masters/MBA candidates in Operations Management, Supply
Chain/Logistics, Operations Research, Engineering (Industrial, Computer,
Electrical), MIS or related field
Expected graduation December 2011 or later
Basic understanding of Supply Chain Planning concepts and business processes
Solid oral and written communication skills
Self-starter
Demonstrated analytical skills
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access
Company Profile
PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and
beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that each generates more
than $1 billion in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Frito-Lay, Quaker,
Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana and Gatorade - also make hundreds of other nourishing,
tasty foods and drinks that bring joy to our consumers in more than 200
countries. With annualized revenues of nearly $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are
united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth, called Performance with
Purpose. By dedicating ourselves to offering a broad array of choices for
healthy, convenient and fun nourishment, reducing our environmental impact, and
fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, PepsiCo balances strong
financial returns with giving back to our communities worldwide. In recognition
of its continued sustainability efforts, PepsiCo was named for the third time to
the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and for the fourth time to
the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in 2009.
For more information, please visit
www.pepsico.com.
Company Location
Plano, TX
Website
www.pepsico.com