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PepsiCo Traffic Dispatch Administrator - 308929 in Dayville, Connecticut
Overview Join our Frito-Lay Team as Traffic Dispatch Administrator!
In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with the Transportation Leadership and other Dispatchers to ensure the smooth execution of daily transportation operations. Additionally, your duties will include managing daily GES run assignments, providing customer service, and overseeing inbound and outbound trips.
2 Positions Available (2nd and 3rd shift)
Work Hours: 1. Monday - Friday, 3 PM - 11 PM 2. Monday - Friday, 11 PM - 7 AM Overtime eligible What to Expect in the First 90 Days:
You will require flexibilty in work schedule during onboarding (will work 1st shift, weekends, etc.)
Responsibilities * Interface daily with the warehouse team, OTR drivers, Fleet team, and Sales team to ensure we have on-time deliveries to our customers. * Coordinate the delivery of loads tendered to Common Carriers and Local Carriers. * Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (Dispatch timeliness, On-time delivery, Return timeliness, Tractors that need PM service, changes made to runs, etc.) * Provide input to the Leadership Team on managing Traffic Center cost to include empty miles reduction, equipment and driver utilization, and networking efficiencies. * Award, post and communicate OTR board run assignments to OTR drivers. * Participate in Traffic Run Right Venues * Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System as necessary. * Make value-added decisions to ensure World Class Service to Sales. * Resolve dispatch issues driven by order changes, ship date delays or driver availability. * Performing other administrative duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits: * The expected compensation range for this position is between $37,000 - $58,950 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 * Highschool/GED required * Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint * Ability to learn current DOT Hours of Service regulations * Demonstrated analytical skills * Demonstrated organizational skills * Ability to work in a team environment * Ability to multi-task * Dispatcher experience preferred but willing to train a motivated individual * Must be able to work overtime and occasionally cover non-bid days
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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