Logistics Brokerage Assoc Manager

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Freight Carrier Operations Manager – External Brokerage to lead carrier execution, service delivery, and profitability across our external brokerage network in Plano, TX. You will balance service with cost discipline while driving efficiency, technology adoption, and strategic capacity growth.

The ideal candidate has strong freight market knowledge, proven operational leadership, and a track record of executing in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience in transportation, freight brokerage, or 3PL preferred.
• Strong leadership and accountability mindset.
• Detail‑oriented with focus on operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Own brokerage operational performance and profitability outcomes.
• Drive year‑over‑year improvements in margin, cost control, and productivity.
• Lead carrier sourcing and procurement aligned to business strategy.
• Ensure carrier compliance and system integration.
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve issues and improve customer outcomes.

Skills

Freight brokerage operations

Leadership

Cost control

Vendor management

Strategic capacity planning

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a results‑oriented Freight Carrier Operations Manager – External Brokerage to lead carrier execution, service delivery, and profitability across our external brokerage network. This role is responsible for balancing service excellence with cost discipline while driving operational efficiency, technology adoption, and strategic capacity growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong freight market knowledge, operational leadership experience, and a proven ability to execute in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own brokerage operational performance and profitability outcomes.
• Drive year‑over‑year improvements in margin, cost control, and productivity.
• Reduce losses and improve buy‑sell effectiveness through market‑aligned execution.
• Ensure freight procurement aligns with prevailing market conditions.
• Deliver the highest level of service at the lowest sustainable landed cost.
• Lead carrier sourcing and procurement aligned to business strategy (“Procurement with Purpose”).
• Drive disciplined execution through increased pre‑planning and reduced same‑day coverage.
• Improve weekend and off‑hour coverage efficiency.
• Build, audit, and maintain carrier route guides to support reliable execution.
• Expand strategic and dedicated carrier capacity to reduce transactional coverage.
• Ensure carrier compliance, onboarding integrity, and system integration.
• Ensure consistent service performance across the external brokerage network.
• Drive accountability to individual and team performance objectives.
• Reinforce adherence to end‑to‑end load process standards.
• Reduce service disruptions and reactive execution through proactive planning.
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve issues and improve customer outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• 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.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Transportation, freight brokerage, supply chain, logistics, or account management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of freight brokerage operations and transportation fundamentals preferred
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching teams, managing performance expectations, and driving accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational execution
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Adaptable and comfortable operation in an evolving, growth-oriented business environment
• Experience within a third‑party logistics (3PL), brokerage, or high‑volume transportation environment.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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 / AgeIf 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.