Transportation Coordinator - 3rd Shift

PepsiCo • Charlotte, NC

6d • $39,500 - $63,100 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Charlotte Traffic Department currently has an opening for a Transporation Coordinator. This role is responsible for coordinating daily transportation and dispatch operations to support safe, efficient, and on-time deliveries. The Dispatch Coordinator works closely with drivers, transportation teams, and other cross-functional partners to coordinate driver assignments, monitor equipment and loads, and ensure smooth operations across shifts. This position plays a key role in maintaining visibility of fleet activity, monitoring driver DOT Hours of Service, coordinating inbound and outbound movements, and supporting effective communication between teams. The Transporation Coordinator will also help ensure a seamless handoff between shifts and provide operational support as business needs require.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of dispatching experience
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency
• Strong math and analytical skills, including basic calculations and data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision
• Availability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience applying DOT Hours of Service regulations
• 1+ year of experience with DOT Drug/Alcohol compliance and testing requirements

Responsibilities

• The position is an alternating workweek alternating Wednesday through Saturday 7pm – 7am and Thursday - Saturday 7pm - 7am.
• Please note that working overtime, weekends and holidays will be required.
• Extensive and effective communication with various functions to ensure successful deliveries.
• Dispatch Coordination of all inbound/outbound drivers and equipment.
• Assignment of runs to OTR drivers on a daily basis.
• Yard Management: tracking of Company Fleet and Common Carrier loads.
• Tracking of offsite tractors and trailers.
• Monitor and track Frito-Lay Drivers DOT Hours of Service.
• Manifesting of all retail and vend deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with shift counterparts for successful hand-off between shifts.
• Active participation in various Department Team/Business meetings.
• Backfill other shifts as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Overtime as needed

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED