Warehouse Transportation Coordinator

Overview

At Pepsi Co, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Join our team at the Tolleson Mixing Center as a Transportation Coordinator, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring seamless logistics operations and driving efficiency across our supply chain. In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of all transportation activities at the site, working closely with our third‑party logistics (3PL) partner to ensure smooth execution and strong collaboration. You’ll be at the center of transportation scheduling, helping keep operations running efficiently and on track every day.

As a Warehouse Transportation Coordinator
, you will contribute to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong 3PL partnerships, while supporting all aspects of inbound and outbound dock scheduling. Your work will be critical in maintaining flow, minimizing disruptions, and enabling overall site performance.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may require after‑hours/weekend support as needed)

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead communication 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 while maintaining & exceeding KPIs with scheduling.

3PL & Operational Excellence

• Partner with 3PL on dock scheduling of all inbound and outbound finished good and material loads, 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 WMS Red Prairie, SAP and Spotlight Optimization tools to enhance scheduling and product availability.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, including safety, transportation, accounting, and purchasing.
• Support the ongoing implementation of e80 Automation, including final acceptance training and system driven modifications to daily dock scheduling.
• Prepare for and adapt processes for PGT and Blue Yonder system implementation in P11 2026.

Customer Service & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee all transportation responsibilities for the Tolleson Mixing Center in Tolleson, AZ.
• 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 Pepsi Co guidelines on weight and method of shipment.
• Work with carriers to schedule all assigned outbound and inbound shipments to/from our facility.
• Work with all carriers on daily execution.
• Monitor and maintain proper trailer pool for multiple carriers daily.
• Quickly adapt to volatility in the transport market due to driver availability, rising fuel prices, weather, etc.
• Work with 3PL Management, Supervisors, Leads, Welcome Center Associates and Operators to deliver daily and weekly measurables.
• Work with COE (Center of Excellence) and Service Team on scheduling issues.
• Work with COE, Warehouse and Transportation on loads not scheduled by end of period.
• Maintain reason…