Transportation Sr Coordinator

PepsiCo • Plano, TX

18h

About The Position

At PepsiCo, 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.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and
empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of operations, logistics, or transportation experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills with a proactive mindset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); TMS experience preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• An inbound raw material transportation planner is responsible for proactive account management and operational management to ensure seamless execution of shipments across the PBNA network. This role focuses on load optimization, carrier assignment, capacity planning, issue resolution, and collaboration with both internal and external partners. The Planner must anticipate service gaps, communicate effectively, and deliver reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Build, prioritize, and manage shipments in alignment with established SOPs and EDI processes.
• Hold carriers accountable for routing guides, service requirements, and communication standards.
• Provide clear, timely communication to shippers, customers, and internal PepsiCo stakeholders.
• Ensure service execution meets operational expectations and customer needs.
• Maintain carrier compliance, including required track & trace and check call activities.
• Ensure route guide adherence by holding carriers accountable to awarded volume.
• Monitor all in-transit shipments and proactively alert customers to anticipated service gaps.
• Provide timely issue resolution, including escalations when needed.
• Participate in on call/afterhours rotation as required based on business needs.
• Maintain flexibility within the work schedule, including occasional weekend coverage when necessary.
• Effectively manage shipments using TMS software tools.
• Achieve 95% On Time Delivery (OTD) to schedule delivery appointments.
• Optimize transportation mode selection to deliver the best service at the lowest landed cost.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
• 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, 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