Transportation Coordinator

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.

 

In this high-impact position, you’ll oversee all key transportation tasks for our 1NA Mixing Center and work closely with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner. You’ll be at the forefront of launching transportation scheduling for this site, all while ensuring operational excellence from day one.

 

 

Responsibilities

As the Warehouse Transportation Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, team development, and strategic 3PL partnerships while supporting all aspects of the Inbound/Outbound Dock Schedule. Your responsibilities will include:

 

Leadership & Team Development

• Communicate with all transport carriers, utilizing high-level planning and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Solve day-to-day transportation challenges and achieve long-term goals with scheduling.

3PL & Operational Excellence

• Partner with 3PL on the new site startup dock scheduling, implementation of the dock schedule, and execution of the dock schedule.
• Drive improvements in dock performance by providing a strategic dock schedule.

Inventory & Process Management

• Leverage PGT and Spotlight Optimization tools to enhance scheduling and product availability.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, including safety, transportation, accounting, and purchasing.

Customer Service & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure on-time delivery aligned with Requested/Scheduled Arrival Dates.
• Build strong relationships across the Power of One network, including PBC bottlers, Co-Packers, Repacker, PBNA/PFNA COE’s, and MFG.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational issues and deliver exceptional customer service.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee all transportation responsibilities for our new 1NA Warehouse Mixing Center in Miami Gardens, FL. 
• Route Orders daily in compliance with the transportation route guide; ensuring timely execution to meet the requested ship date and secure carrier capacity ahead of the competition.
• Track carrier performance and troubleshoot any loads that may be at risk of missing requested arrival date.
• Ensure all new orders comply with PepsiCo. guidelines on weight and method of shipment.
• Work with carriers to schedule all assigned outbound and inbound shipments to our facility.
• Schedule appointments on all loads; working with the campus manager and third-party facility manager on dock capacity scheduling.
• Work with all carriers on daily execution.
• Work with on-site Transportation to deliver daily and weekly measurables.
• Work with COE (Center of Excellence), and the service team on scheduling issues.
• Work with COE, Warehouse, and Transportation on loads not scheduled by end of period.
• Maintain reason code input within SAP for open order status reporting.
• Review previous day’s dock schedule to ensure all orders shipped, if not ensure timely reschedule.
• Collaborate with the shipping office regarding specific shipment requirements.
• Accountable for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance on the Overdue Mill Transit Receipts Report and Shipment Status Report.
• Ownership of daily, weekly, period service metrics as they relate to the role.
• Will be cross trained to support other service center functions.
• All other 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

Qualifications

We’re looking for a results-driven leader with a passion for operations and innovation. The ideal candidate will have:

 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
• Leadership: Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with SAP, WMS, TMS, or similar supply chain systems.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze data, resolve operational issues, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

 

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