About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, and Muscle Milk. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $86 billion. The company's commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and consumer-centric products positions it as a leader in the consumer packaged goods industry. PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) focuses on delivering high-quality beverages, including emerging categories like value-added protein products such as ultra-filtered milk-based Muscle Milk. Joining PepsiCo means contributing to a legacy of excellence while advancing cutting-edge supply chain strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Integration Director, Protein, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a pivotal leadership role within PepsiCo Beverages US. This position shapes and executes the long-term supply chain strategy for the Value Added Protein (VAP) portfolio, including Muscle Milk and other protein innovations. Reporting to and partnering with the Sr. Manager, VAP, you will lead end-to-end program execution across cross-functional teams to drive innovation, commercialization, capacity building, cost reduction, business continuity, and sustainability. This is an opportunity for a seasoned supply chain expert to influence PepsiCo's growth in the high-demand protein beverage sector, leveraging expertise in dairy and ultra-filtered milk supply chains.

Strategic Impact

In this role, you will serve as the Supply Chain leader for the Protein team, providing critical guidance on business objectives, trade-offs, and risk-based decisions. By establishing robust cross-functional linkages and operating rhythms, you ensure seamless communication, governance, and execution tools that deliver consistent results.

Key Responsibilities

Your leadership will span a portfolio of programs and projects focused on innovation, capacity expansion, and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Enabling growth through execution of PepsiCo’s innovation and commercial pipelines using end-to-end program management, agile methodologies, and the PepsiCo Operating Model.
• Leading the development and implementation of short-, mid-, and long-term supply chain strategies for protein products, including sourcing, network/capacity planning, and capability development.
• Owning integrated commercialization plans by defining critical paths, managing dependencies, and building contingency plans to safeguard launch dates and service levels.
• Providing expert analysis on supply chain feasibility, manufacturing readiness (internal and contract), logistics, and fill-rate impacts.
• Partnering with Supply Chain Strategy, Procurement, Planning, and Replenishment to align capacity and sourcing with growth and resiliency goals.
• Driving high-quality decision-making, surfacing risks, leading mitigations, and ensuring smooth transitions to replenishment with performance monitoring.
• Capturing learnings to continuously improve commercialization processes and ways of working.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical or process-oriented discipline such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Food Science.
• Demonstrated experience in dairy manufacturing and ultra-filtered milk (UFM) supply chains, including knowledge of pasteurized milk regulations.
• Proven expertise leading end-to-end commercialization in matrixed environments, collaborating with R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Sales, Distribution, and Go-To-Market teams.
• Strong program/project management skills, including governance, action tracking, conflict resolution, and decision facilitation.
• A track record of delivering complex initiatives in fast-paced, highly matrixed organizations, with commercial and operational savvy, exceptional communication, and problem-solving abilities.

PepsiCo values diverse experiences and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a premium compensation package for this director-level role:

• Expected salary range: $132,200 - $262,400 USD, adjusted for location, skills, experience, and education.
• Performance bonus: 25% of annual salary paid annually, plus 10% over 3 years.
• Long-term incentive equity based on eligibility and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, health/dependent care reimbursement, EAP, accident/group legal/life insurance.
• Paid time off: parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement, subject to eligibility.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to secure your financial future.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career advancement is driven by performance and potential. This role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional influence, and strategic projects that can propel you toward VP-level opportunities in supply chain or operations. PepsiCo's robust development programs, mentorship, and global mobility provide pathways for sustained growth in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo to lead transformative supply chain initiatives in a category poised for explosive growth. Work with world-class brands, collaborate with top talent in Chicago's vibrant business hub, and contribute to sustainable innovation. PepsiCo's culture emphasizes agility, inclusivity, and results, offering the autonomy to make a tangible impact on million-dollar portfolios.

Role FAQs

What is the work environment like?

This is a hybrid role in Chicago, IL, emphasizing matrixed collaboration and agile execution in a fast-paced CPG setting.

Is relocation assistance provided?

Discuss with your recruiter; PepsiCo supports talent mobility based on business needs.

What makes this role unique?

Deep focus on protein innovation like Muscle Milk, combining dairy expertise with PepsiCo's global scale for high-visibility impact.

How does PepsiCo support work-life balance?

Generous PTO, parental leave, and flexible policies prioritize employee well-being.