Transportation Coordinator

PepsiCo; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo in Edgerton, Kansas is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee the Mixing Center's transportation tasks and coordinate with our 3PL partner. You will drive scheduling, dock activity, and inbound/outbound movements to ensure on-time service and operational excellence.

You will lead carrier communications, monitor performance, and collaborate across Power of One networks to meet ship dates, while maintaining compliance with PepsiCo policies and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain preferred.
• 1–2 years of transportation or logistical operations experience.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with WMS, SAP, and labor management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation tasks for the Edgerton Mixing Center and support the Blue Springs site.
• Route orders daily per route guide to meet ship dates and secure carrier capacity.
• Track carrier performance and troubleshoot at-risk loads.
• Ensure orders comply with PepsiCo shipment guidelines.
• Schedule outbound and inbound shipments and dock capacity.
• Maintain SAP reason codes and collaborate with COE and service teams.

Skills

Transportation scheduling

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

WMS

SAP

Labor management systems

Job description

Overview

Join PepsiCo in a game-changing role as the Transportation Coordinator at our Edgerton Kansas Mixing Center as part of the Warehouse Delivered network

In this high-impact position, you'll oversee all key transportation tasks for our Mixing Center and work closely with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner. You'll be at the forefront of transportation scheduling for this site, all while ensuring operational excellence from day one.

Responsibilities

As the Warehouse Transportation Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, team development, and strategic 3PL partnerships while supporting all aspects of the Inbound/Outbound Dock Schedule. Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead communication with all transport carriers, utilizing high level planning and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Solve day-to-day transportation challenges and achieving long-term goals with scheduling.

3PL & Operational Excellence

• Partner with 3PL with dock scheduling, implementation of the dock schedule, and execution of the dock schedule.
• Drive improvements in dock performance by providing a strategic dock schedule.

Inventory & Process Management

• Leverage PGT and Spotlight Optimization tools to enhance scheduling and product availability.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, including safety, transportation, accounting, and purchasing.

Customer Service & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure on-time delivery aligned with Requested/Scheduled Arrival Dates.
• Build strong relationships across the Power of One network, including PBC bottlers, Co-Packers, Repacker, PBNA/PFNA COE's, and MFG.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational issues and deliver exceptional customer service.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee all transportation responsibilities for our Mixing Center in Edgerton Ks as well as help support our sister site in Blue Springs Mo. This site handles products from our business sectors PBNA, Quaker, and Frito-Lay.
• Route Orders daily in compliance with the transportation route guide; ensuring timely execution to meet the requested ship date and secure carrier capacity ahead of the competition.
• Track carrier performance and troubleshoot any loads that may be at risk of missing requested arrival date.
• Ensure all new orders comply with PepsiCo guidelines on weight and method of shipment.
• Work with carriers to schedule all assigned outbound and inbound shipments to our facility.
• Schedule appointments on all loads; working with the campus manager and third-party facility manager on dock capacity scheduling.
• Work with all carriers on daily execution.
• Work with on-site Transportation to deliver daily and weekly KPIs.
• Work with COE (center of excellence), and the service team on scheduling issues.
• Work with COE, Warehouse, and Transportation on loads not scheduled by end of period.
• Maintain reason code input within SAP for open order status reporting.
• Review previous day's dock schedule to ensure all orders are shipped, if not ensure timely reschedule.
• Collaborate with the shipping office regarding specific shipment requirements.
• Accountable for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance with the Overdue Mill Transit Receipts Report and Shipment Status Report.
• Ownership of daily, weekly, period service metrics as they relate to the role.
• Will be cross trained to support other service center functions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $45,900 - $73,250.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain preferred.

• Experience: One to two years of experience in transportation or logistical operations, .
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, influence across functions, and drive results in a fast-paced, startup-like environment while leading with a mindset to exceed all Objectives/Metrics.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with WMS, SAP, transportation systems, and labor management systems.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Communication: Excellent cross functional collaboration, team building skills, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment.
• Flexibility: Comfortable working in unstructured environments and making quick, informed decisions.
• Travel: Occasional travel required (less than 10%).

EEO Statement

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 / Age

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