Transportation Manager

PepsiCo; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Supply Chain Leader to oversee site traffic operations in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This pivotal role involves ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets, and optimizing asset utilization while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a results-driven mindset, and a commitment to team development. This exciting opportunity allows you to drive strategic initiatives that align with business growth while fostering a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about supply chain management and ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Prior experience in Supply Chain management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site traffic operations ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage budgets and control operational costs while driving KPIs.
• Lead and develop the transportation team for optimal performance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Results Driven

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

SAP

ETM

DPS

WMS

YMS

Geotab

Job description

Responsibilities

Transportation Manager

Location: the role will be based in Bedford Nova Scotia

Job Description

As a critical contributor to the LD&T Team, the Traffic Supply Chain Leader (SCL) takes part in setting the agenda and executing the strategy of the Business Unit, and holds responsibility for all site Traffic operations. The Traffic SCL will also enable their teams to achieve the Business Unit expectations in our People, Quality, Service and Cost Key Performance Measures.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and compliant operating environment.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee transportation operations to ensure service quality and On Time Delivery while addressing and resolving any operational issues.
• Cost Efficiency & Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, control operational costs, and identify opportunities for cost-saving while maintaining high service standards.
• Asset Strategy & Yard Management: Optimize asset utilization, maintain fleet efficiency, and manage yard operations to support smooth and effective workflows.
• Team Growth & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the transportation team to enhance performance, foster collaboration, and support career growth. The Traffic Supply Chain Leader will be leading a team of OTR drivers and dispatches. Lead staffing and retention workstream (Driver onboarding 30/60/90 checkpoints and retention programs).
• Strategic Growth Initiatives: Identify and implement strategies to improve processes, support business growth, and align transportation operations with organizational objectives.
• Role modelling: for behaviors based on our PepsiCo Values and Leadership.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated people and leadership skills with a record of achieving positive business results.
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to be on call for off-shifts and weekends.
• Ability to travel to the Traffic Hub located in Moncton once per month (might be more often depending on the business needs).
• Demonstrated commitment to team development and a strong team player.
• Results driven personality to drive KPIs (OTD, Service to Sales, Safety (IFR/CFR), Costs).
• Great attention to detail.
• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent organizational ability and sense of urgency.
• Prior experience in Supply Chain (Traffic/Fleet, Warehouse/distribution).
• Computer knowledge required (Microsoft Office: Word and Excel).
• Comfortable with using and learning multiple systems (SAP, ETM, DPS, WMS, YMS, Geotab).
• Takes initiative and proactively works to resolve issues.