Overview

This role is responsible for supporting a variety of tasks related to dispatching OTR drivers daily and supporting in scheduling runs. The role will require the ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, process runs accurately and communicate across multiple back-office processes and departments, as well as internal and external customers. In addition, the role will support drivers on their respective runs and troubleshoot through different issues that come up throughout the shift to ensure on time delivery. The Generalist Admin will build cross functional partnerships and support our Kern Warehouse personnel, Sales, IMO, CSRs, HQ personnel and other key functions will be required. This position will require the individual to be flexible and facilitate various deliverables at once.

• Dispatch Coordination of inbound/outbound drivers and equipment.
• Assignment of runs to OTR drivers on a daily basis.
• Assignment of tractors on a daily basis.
• Yard Management: tracking of Company Fleet, Common Carrier.
• Tracking of offsite tractors and trailers.
• Monitor and track Frito-Lay Drivers DOT Hours of Service.
• Manifesting of all retail and vend deliveries.
• Extensive and effective communication with various functions to ensure successful deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with shift counterparts for successful hand-off between shifts.
• Active participation in various Department Team/Business meetings.
• Backfill dispatch, scheduler and other traffic administrative roles as necessary.
• Award the company fleet dispatch board.
• Key KPM Performance Analysis (OOR, OTD, Stop Compliance, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $37,000 - $58,950.
• 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.
• 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.

• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service - preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of dispatching experience - preferred.
• Office Skills: Outlook email, Worksheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly.
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skill with the ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers, internal and external.
• Must hold strong follow up skills.
• Ability to learn FL Systems: PFM, DPS, ICS, SAP, DRP, and others.