Logistics Brokerage Assoc Manager

PepsiCo • Plano, TX

2d • $93,500 - $156,450

About The Position

We are seeking a results‑oriented Freight Carrier Operations Manager – External Brokerage to lead carrier execution, service delivery, and profitability across our external brokerage network. This role is responsible for balancing service excellence with cost discipline while driving operational efficiency, technology adoption, and strategic capacity growth. The ideal candidate brings strong freight market knowledge, operational leadership experience, and a proven ability to execute in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching teams, managing performance expectations, and driving accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational execution
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Adaptable and comfortable operation in an evolving, growth-oriented business environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Transportation, freight brokerage, supply chain, logistics, or account management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of freight brokerage operations and transportation fundamentals preferred
• Experience within a third-party logistics (3PL), brokerage, or high-volume transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Own brokerage operational performance and profitability outcomes.
• Drive year‑over‑year improvements in margin, cost control, and productivity.
• Reduce losses and improve buy‑sell effectiveness through market‑aligned execution.
• Ensure freight procurement aligns with prevailing market conditions.
• Deliver the highest level of service at the lowest sustainable landed cost.
• Lead carrier sourcing and procurement aligned to business strategy (“Procurement with Purpose”).
• Drive disciplined execution through increased pre‑planning and reduced same‑day coverage.
• Improve weekend and off‑hour coverage efficiency.
• Build, audit, and maintain carrier route guides to support reliable execution.
• Expand strategic and dedicated carrier capacity to reduce transactional coverage.
• Ensure carrier compliance, onboarding integrity, and system integration.
• Ensure consistent service performance across the external brokerage network.
• Drive accountability to individual and team performance objectives.
• Reinforce adherence to end‑to‑end load process standards.
• Reduce service disruptions and reactive execution through proactive planning.
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve issues and improve customer outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED