Inbound Transportation Planner - Materials & Logistics

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking an inbound raw material transportation planner to optimize loads, assign carriers, and plan capacity across the PBNA network. This role focuses on proactive management, issue resolution, and cost-effective transportation solutions.

You will monitor shipments using the TMS, hold carriers to routing guides, and communicate with shippers, customers, and PepsiCo stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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

• Build, prioritize, and manage shipments in alignment with SOPs and EDI processes.
• Hold carriers accountable for routing guides, service requirements, and communication.
• Provide clear, timely communication to shippers, customers, and PepsiCo stakeholders.
• Ensure service execution meets operational expectations and customer needs.
• Maintain carrier compliance, including track & trace and check calls.
• Ensure route guide adherence by holding carriers accountable to awarded volumes.
• Monitor all in-transit shipments and proactively alert customers to gaps.
• Provide timely issue resolution, including escalations when needed.
• Maintain flexibility within the work schedule, including occasional weekend coverage.
• Effectively manage shipments using TMS software tools.
• Achieve 95% On Time Delivery (OTD) to schedule delivery appointments.
• Optimize transportation mode selection to deliver best service at lowest landed cost.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

MS Office

TMS experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

TMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking an inbound raw material transportation planner to optimize loads, assign carriers, and plan capacity across the PBNA network. This role focuses on proactive management, issue resolution, and cost-effective transportation solutions.

You will monitor shipments using the TMS, hold carriers to routing guides, and communicate with shippers, customers, and PepsiCo stakeholders to ensure service excellence.