LD&T Traffic Dispatcher

Auto req ID: 264756BR Job Description This role is responsible for supporting a variety of tasks related to backfilling dispatchers OTR and Delivery Specialist drivers daily. The role will require the ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, process runs accurately and communicate across multiple back office processes and departments, as well as internal and external customers. In addition, the role will be the main point of coordination for dispatching drivers on their respective runs. Cross functional partnership and support with Warehouse GES personnel, Sales, customers, CSRs, HQ personnel and other key functions will be required. Work week is a rotating 4 day-10 hour schedule. Overtime may be required. Wed- Sat 10 hr shifts. 4:00pm- 2:30am. Full time Onsite. Overtime Eligible. Work times are subject to be variable based on related work. Key Responsibilities Award the daily GES OTR Board by 1800 Validate tractor assignments for drivers Participate in required Traffic Department related conference calls Regularly attend and participate in Tag and Run Right venues Act as liaison for all communications with the fleet garage Regularly attend and participate in 7-day Outlook meetings Take calls from drivers and resolve issues as needed Communicate with DC’s, Sales, store customers, Co-packers, and suppliers regarding any delays or driver schedule changes Print manifests for drivers Assist SCL’s with call-off coverage Interact with Warehouse on any delay or load change issues Communicate with Sales on any run changes Produce Driver work packets Manage all assigned Traffic metrics Note: Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
LI-USA Qualifications/Requirements Office Skills: Outlook email, Worksheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint High school diploma required. Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly Ability to give/receive constructive feedback Excellent organizational and follow-up skill with the ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers, internal and external Ability to resolve issues and work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly Must hold strong follow up skills Ability to learn FL Systems: PFM, DPS, ICS, SAP, DRP, and others Employees will be considered for the above position without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap.
LI-USA Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation Job Type: Regular 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 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. 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