Traffic Dispatcher

This position requires extensive computer experience, leadership, organizational and analytical skills. The ability to work independently and with multiple teams simultaneously while prioritizing workloads is required. Written and extensive verbal communication skills are needed to support daily coordination with drivers, logistics centers, external customers, and vendors. Computer systems utilized include Excel, Outlook, Teams, PeopleNet, Transportation Manager, Dispatch Planning System.
The working schedule would be primarily from Tuesday to Saturday from 15:00 pm - 12:00 am (with possibility of over time).

The position is responsible for the following:

• Provide Dispatch support for Drivers
• Communicate with internal and external customers
• Effective communication with Traffic Center team
• Work with warehouse to ensure loads are completed on time
• Intra-site networking, relationships, involvement and Team support
• Backfill other Dispatchers
• Vend Order processing and scheduling
• Vend performance tracking
• Revenue processing
• Revenue tracking and scorecarding
• Driver Dispatching
• Carrier Dispatch
• Phones/Customer Service
• Awarding of daily dispatch board as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed:

• Exemplifies Frito-Lay values and beliefs.
• Effective personal/team interaction, verbal, written, facilitation and customer service skills, able to communicate with all levels of the organization and proactively lead/influence tactical and strategic planning to resolve issues resulting in balanced imperatives and winning partner relationships to drive sustainable results for the Site.
• Self-motivated and results oriented, requiring minimal supervision, follows through and communicates on commitments.
• Global business knowledge to lead/influence tactical and strategic changes impacting others inside and outside the Site.
• Excellent computer skills for example, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets and e-mail.
• Ability to interpret/analyze data and present findings and conclusions in a concise manner
• Ability to prioritize and perform several tasks simultaneously under pressure and be able to demonstrate a history of strong intellectual curiosity; organizational, analytical, and leadership skills; and keen attention to detail.
• Customer service skills/focus, capability, willingness and tenacity to analyze service issues amid a dynamic environment and act on key actions to resolve issues and continually improve.
• Demonstrated level of confidentiality, discretion, security and professionalism.

Experience in transportation and knowledge of D.O.T. is required

Compensation & Benefits:

•The expected compensation range for this position is between $37,000 - $66,400.00/Yr. based on a full-time schedule.

• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $37,000.00 - $66,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person