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Merchandising Team Lead

AT PepsiCo
PepsiCo

Merchandising Team Lead

Battle Ground, WA

Overview

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Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

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Responsibilities

  • The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.
  • Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity
  • Manage multiple priorities while allocating resources between accounts
  • Brief the frontline employees on scheduling and meeting delivery goals
  • Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction
  • Train frontline employees and utilize PBC processes and tools
  • Understand cost per unit constraints when meeting customer needs
  • Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork
  • Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress
  • Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability
  • Coach, lead and develop Merchandisers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity via route rides three times a week, minimum
  • Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced
  • Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills
  • Have a highly developed sense of urgency
  • Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $55,800 - $87,000.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
  • Paid time off is subject to eligibility, including vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental
    leave:
  • Vacation : for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days in accordance with the vacation policy.
  • Holidays : for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Sick Leave : for eligible full-time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends
  • Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically
  • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Client-provided location(s): Ridgefield, WA 98642, USA
Job ID: PepsiCo-332636-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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