Senior Routing Specialist

Overview

Sr. Routing Specialists are responsible for creating delivery routing solutions for assigned PepsiCo North America Beverages (PBNA) distribution centers. Distribution centers are generally larger and more complex than average. Accountabilities include flawless execution of the delivery routing process while ensuring that cost and productivity objectives are achieved. Sr. Routing Specialists use analytics to identify productivity opportunities and influence field partners to execute changes that improve delivery operations. Sr. Routing Specialists communicate proactively, positively, and concisely with field partners at division, market, and location level while demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and adhering to our company values.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong understanding and execution of daily routing using specialized routing software (Ortec & Omnitracs)
• Communicate daily with locations to coordinate resources, drivers and trucks, and specific customer delivery needs and routing solution effectiveness
• Solve daily routing solution by FLEX routing (fewest trucks and drivers) based on daily workload, tight geographical areas, proper sequencing, balanced workload, and customer/driver continuity
• Ensure routing solution complies with DOT hour and weight regulations
• Ensure routing solution achieves location productivity targets for hours, stops, and cases
• Meet location and Routing Intelligence Center (RIC) productivity targets
• Handle customer and internal employee interactions in a professional manner
• Serve as LPO for larger locations Go-to-Market projects
• Responsible for regular score-carding, analytics, and field review
• Period presentation on market and location opportunities
• Provide input on Pre-Sell Routing for assigned locations

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,000 - $100,500
• 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

Organizational Skills:

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong influence and negotiation skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proven project management skills
• Experience leading and developing people
• Ability to adhere to and coach process compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and adhere to schedule deadlines

Technical Skills:

• Strong computer skills
• Strong analytical, reporting and process improvement experience
• Understanding of key productivity indicators and finance principles
• Advanced understanding of telematics and GPS technology
• Facilitation and training skills

Minimum Requirements:

• 1.5+ years of dynamic routing experience
• Demonstrated consistent execution of routing process
• Bachelor's degree or relevant logistics job experience
• Advanced MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Willingness and availability to work assigned set schedule.

EEO Statement

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

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