Supply Chain Industrial Placement - Enterprise Asset Management & Inventory Support - 2027

Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream.

PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Overview

You’ve learned a lot as a student already. Want to put it into practice at PepsiCo?

Our placement programmes are structured to give you the chance to make an impact on some of the world’s biggest brands. From day one, you’ll be working on projects that matter. You’ll shake things up, shape trends, and get guidance and development to help you discover your potential.

We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates to join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month placement programme starting in July 2027 on a full time basis.

Everyday millions of people in the UK enjoy our oats, snacks, juices and beverages. As a placement student within Supply Chain, you will have the opportunity to join our 4,500 strong team who are behind these household names.

As a function we are spread across 10 sites which include our Quaker Oats Mill in Cupar and our Walkers Crisp factory in Leicester – the largest crisp factory in the world.

Undergraduate placement students have an important part to play in our future and we provide a perfect environment for individuals to develop, whilst feeling valued and having lots of fun. You will have lots of autonomy where your decisions will really make a difference to our business and in return you will have the chance to develop your skills and experience in a fast paced, energetic environment.

Responsibilities

In this placement you will:

  • Work with the UK Enterprise Asset Management Lead to develop and implement improvements to EAM processes and inventory management systems
  • Lead small-scale improvement projects, coordinating activities and monitoring progress through to completion
  • Collaborate with site teams to identify, align and embed best practices and consistent operating standards across the UK network
  • Analyse EAM and inventory processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and system effectiveness
  • Work effectively in an outbased role, travelling to UK sites as required to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement
  • Be given real-life objectives to work on and will be expected to make a noticeable contribution to your department

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

  • Students that have the full RTW for the duration of the full time placement (July 2027-July 2028). 
  • Students currently in their penultimate year of university studies, where the course includes the option of completing a sandwich placement before returning to study after the placement. 
  • Following path to a degree in Business Management, Procurement or Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing) or closely related disciplines
  • An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge accepted ways of doing things 
  • Passion, for our company, for your development, for sustainability and engineering delivery 
  • Ambition, eagerness to learn and grow your career and aspire to be our future leaders 
  • Creativity, bring your new thinking and fresh ideas to our brands 
  • You! At PepsiCo we bring ourselves to work and embrace diversity and inclusion. We believe our differences is what makes us special. 

What else do you need to know?

Our placements start in July 2027 on a full-time basis and will last for 12 months, with a salary of £26,600.

Other benefits:

  • Vibrant culture
  • Development and mentoring
  • 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays
  • Discounted PepsiCo products
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits: Virtual GP: available to you and your family 24/7, Discounted gym membership, SWORD; online free digital physiotherapy service

Our application process involves:

  • Online application
  • Video Interview sent to you by HR: September - October 2026
  • Virtual Assessment Center: November – December 2026

Our application window is scheduled to close on the above date, however, in the event of a large response we will close applications early. We would therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    July 2027
  • Salary
    £26,600 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Location
    Leicester and Coventry
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Business
  • Chemical/Process
  • Economics
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
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