Routing Intelligence Specialist

Overview

Routing Specialists are responsible for creating delivery routing solutions for assigned PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) distribution centers while learning all aspects of our delivery routing process.

Accountabilities include flawless execution of the delivery routing process while ensuring that cost and productivity objectives are achieved.

Routing Specialists communicate primarily with location level field partners to understand resources and positively affect delivery operations via quality routing solutions.

Routing specialists also work closely with routing managers to identify efficiency opportunities for their locations while developing advanced analytical skills required for future role success.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch 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

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS :

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong influence and negotiation skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and adhere to schedule deadlines

TECHNICAL SKILLS :

• Strong computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Understanding of productivity finance principles
• Basic understanding of delivery route operations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $50,600 - $75,950 based on a full-time schedule
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent relevant logistics job experience
• Intermediate MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Willingness and availability to work assigned set schedule. NOTE : Shifts are primarily Monday through Friday. However, contingent on business need, some shifts are 4-day workweeks that include the weekend.

Flexibility to work a weekend day or afternoon shift (including a start times between 11am and 2pm) is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Prior Logistics / Operations experience

Relocation Eligible : Eligible for Limited Relocation

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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