PepsiCo
SodaStream: Innovation & Portfolio Specialist
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Overview (English)
At SodaStream, part of PepsiCo, we're looking for an Innovation & Portfolio Specialist to support portfolio management, innovation execution, and business partnership activities within our Global Marketing Innovation team.
In this role, you will help drive innovation initiatives from early-stage concept development through execution, while supporting portfolio optimization and strategic business projects. Acting as a key coordinator across Innovation, R&D, Commercialization, Supply Chain, Category, Finance, and external partners, you will help ensure projects move forward efficiently and that business decisions are supported by accurate data and market insights.
Responsibilities (English)
- Support the Innovation team throughout the innovation lifecycle by coordinating activities, tracking milestones, following up on actions, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize market, consumer, and competitor insights to support innovation roadmaps, portfolio decisions, and business opportunities.
- Support portfolio management activities by maintaining product databases, portfolio tools, and ensuring data accuracy across systems.
- Prepare portfolio performance analyses, business updates, and management reports by consolidating data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including R&D, Commercialization, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Category teams to facilitate successful execution of innovation and NPI programs.
- Contribute to the development and execution of long-term innovation plans by supporting business cases, product evaluations, and project documentation.
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Qualifications (English)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in marketing, project coordination, innovation, portfolio management, marketing operations, business analysis, or a related function.
- Consumer-centric mindset, with a deep passion to understand consumer behavior.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management, portfolio management, innovation processes, or New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Experience working in cross-functional environments involving Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is an advantage.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.
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About Us
SodaStream is on a mission to revolutionize the beverage industry by reducing single-use plastic and empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices. As part of PepsiCo, we bring together innovation, creativity, and collaboration to shape smarter beverage experiences across dozens of markets worldwide.
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