Traffic Dispatcher - Night shift

Overview

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 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.

 

As a Traffic Dispatcher you will need extensive computer experience, organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently or with others. Additionally extensive verbal communication skills are needed to support daily coordination with Drivers and other Logistics Centers. Computer systems that will be utilized include Excel, DPS, and SAP system. 

Responsibilities

• Sunday through Thursday 10pm-6am (With expectations to flex and cover weekend outages)
• Daily production of the Bid Board and the awarding of runs to Drivers.
• Daily review of Driver DOT trip reports, editing and creating reports
• Monitoring Drivers DOT Hours of Service and available hours.
• Communicating with Drivers on Dispatch instructions and changes.
• Coordinating with DC Leads appointments and trailer requirements.
• Coordinating and instructing lease Drivers as needed.
• Coordinating the Florida Doubles operation and Networking Hub with Traffic Drivers.
• Daily communication with Drivers to review service needs and requirements.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound loads are delivered on time.
• Communicating with Warehouse Leads on load status.
• Consistent and effective communication by email and telephone.
• Tracking and maintaining trailer and tractor inventory.
• All other duties as assigned by Resource

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $39,500 - $63,100.
• 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.
• 1+ year of experience in dispatching, logistics, transportation, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ year of administrative or clerical experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations and Hours of Service (HOS) requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, or varying shifts as business needs require; schedule is subject to change.

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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

 

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