Dispatcher, Transportation

Work Schedule

This position is 4 days a week (Wed-Sat), 10 hours a day position.

• Wed (3pm-11pm)
• Thu-Sat (7pm-5am)

This role is responsible for supporting a variety of tasks related to dispatching OTR (On The Road) drivers daily and supporting in scheduling runs. The role will require the ability to multi‑task, pay close attention to detail, process runs accurately and communicate across multiple back‑office processes and departments, as well as internal and external customers. In addition, the role will support drivers on their respective runs and troubleshoot through different issues that come up throughout the shift to ensure on time delivery.

The Dispatch Admin will build cross‑functional partnerships and support our Kern Warehouse personnel, Sales, IMO (In Market Operations), CSRs (Back‑End to Adjust Loads), Head Quarters personnel and other key functions. This position will require the individual to be flexible and facilitate various deliverables at once.

We are Pepsi Co Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. 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.

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 Pepsi Co, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

• Dispatch coordination of inbound/outbound drivers and equipment.
• Assignment of runs to OTR (On The Road) drivers on a daily basis.
• Assignment of tractors on a daily basis.
• Yard management: tracking of Company Fleet, Common Carrier.
• Tracking of offsite tractors and trailers.
• Monitor and track Frito‑Lay drivers DOT (Department of Transportation) Hours of Service.
• Manifesting of all retail and vend deliveries.
• Extensive and effective communication with various functions to ensure successful deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with shift counterparts for successful hand‑off between shifts.
• Active participation in various Department Team/Business meetings.
• Backfill dispatch, scheduler and other traffic administrative roles as necessary.
• Schedule the company fleet dispatch board.
• Key KPM performance analysis [OOR (Our of Route), OTD (On Time Delivery), Stop Compliance, etc.].
• Other duties as assigned.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $43,500 - $69,400.
• 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, Pepsi Co 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.

• Knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) Hours of Service – preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of dispatching experience – preferred.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make trade‑off decisions quickly.
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent organizational and follow‑up skills with the ability to multi‑task and pay attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers, internal and external.
• Must hold strong follow‑up skills.
• Ability to learn Frito‑Lay Systems: PFM, DPS, ICS, SAP, DRP, and others…