Optimization Dispatcher Job at PepsiCo, Dayville, CT

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  • PepsiCo
  • Dayville, CT

Job Description

PepsiCo Supply Chain Optimization Coordinator

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

The Killingly GES Optimization Coordinator is responsible for the creation of the daily optimization solutions for the Killingly Traffic Center. Using Transportation optimization technology, this role owns the planning and execution of the Killingly GES Optimization business process from origination of orders through final tender of loads and trips and then scheduling and planning through the local processes.

Work with the GES Recovery team to resolve daily optimization issues that are occurring with the Killingly Optimization.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Killingly Traffic personnel and Killingly Warehouse personnel (CSRs) on optimal routing solutions for the sites.
  • Execute the planning of the daily GES transportation optimization processes for the Killingly Traffic Center
  • Develop recommendations and execute action plans to improve performance
  • Work with GES recovery team to troubleshoot issues within the transportation planning applications
  • Work with the GES recovery team to resolve daily execution issues that arise
  • Deliver Transportation GES metrics and Key Performance Indicators
  • Working Shift: Sunday 3pm-1am, Monday 3pm-1am, Thursday 5am-3pm, Friday 5am-3pm
  • Interface daily with the warehouse team, OTR drivers, Fleet team, and Sales team to ensure we have on-time deliveries to our customers.
  • Provide input to the Leadership Team on managing Traffic Center cost to include empty miles reduction, equipment & driver utilization, and networking efficiencies.
  • Award, post and communicate OTR board run assignments to OTR drivers.
  • Coordinate the delivery of loads tendered to Common Carriers and Local Carriers.
  • Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (Dispatch timeliness, On-time delivery, Return timeliness, Tractors that need PM service, changes made to runs, etc.)
  • Participate in Traffic Run Right Venues
  • Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System as necessary.
  • Make value-added decisions to ensure World Class Service to Sales.
  • Resolve dispatch issues driven by order changes, ship date delays or driver availability.
  • Performing other administrative duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $45,900 - $73,250.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma required
  • Good to advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Possess a full understanding of current DOT Hours of Service Regulations
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Must be able to work overtime and schedule flexibility is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of transportation experience
  • 1-3 years of customer service
  • Understanding of Warehouse and Traffic operations
  • Solid understanding of Ordering systems
  • Experience in consumer package goods industry
  • Dispatcher experience

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work

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