LD&T Supervisor

PepsiCo • Nashville, TN

9d

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.
We're 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 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.
This person contributes to the success of PepsiCo by supervising a team of transport drivers to deliver product to Company's distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
Logistics, Distribution & Transportation LD&T Assoc Supervisor will have the leadership for the Transportation function – Nashville, TN

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of related field and/or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of DOT (Department Of Transportation) regulations
• Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing front-line employees
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and influence management skills
• Incumbent should have a strong customer focus and be results driven.
• Incumbent must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks without losing momentum while also completing all daily tasks efficiently and effectively.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Primarily Monday through Friday, day shift; flexibility required.
• Provide local interface and direction for dedicated carrier on issues and improvement projects.
• Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to the transportation cost center.
• Provide support to Market Unit facilities on transportation matters including, but not limited to: Identification and achievement of assigned productivity/cost improvement targets; resource requirements planning; wait time reduction.
• Assist in the development and implementation of inbound transportation programs that provide for continuous improvement.
• Develop effective relationships with internal customers (i.e. sales, logistics, plant, satellite warehouses etc.)
• Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides.
• Resolve outstanding freight bills.
• Maintain equipment appearance and safety standards: instruct and train all company assigned to transport department in proper safety procedures and regulations; direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions; eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department's performance.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees