3rd Shift - LD&T Assoc Scheduler

Overview

The dispatcher is responsible for the development and execution of the Traffic Center schedule. High levels of customer service through effective communication and planning are a key function of this role. The dispatcher also works very closely with OTR Drivers, Sales, HQ, and Local Management.

 

The working schedule will be primarily from Monday to Friday from 7:00 pm - 5:00 am.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Perform general administrative support work such as running reports, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.
• Coordinate the delivery of loads tendered to Common Carriers, Local Carriers and IMO.
• Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (Dispatch timeliness, On-Time delivery; Return timeliness, Tractors that need PM service, changes made to runs, etc.)
• Tender loads to drivers based on their bids and seniority. Assign loads as necessary to cover all runs on the board. Award OTR Assignment Dispatch Boards.
• Verify Driver DOT Hours of Service and Award Runs Daily accordingly.Maintain SOX compliance and drive organizational efficiency.
• Facilitate Run Right Conference Calls between traffic, warehouse, and co-packers to ensure key performance indicators are on target.
• Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System as necessary.
• Comply with all Frito Lay record retention guidelines.
• Make value-added decisions to ensure World Class Service to Sales.
• Resolve dispatch issues driven by order changes, ship date delays or driver availability.
• Coordinate Vend deliveries with customers.
• Maintain driver compliance documents.
• Onboard new drivers and schedule safety training.
• Evaluate driver logs and process driver payroll.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $38,700 - $61,850.
• 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.
• Original Posting Date : (MM/DD/YY)While subject to change based on business needs, PepsiCo reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 5 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 5 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Qualifications

• Understanding of transportation operations
• Understand and communicate DOT Hours of Service (8 day/70 hour rule, 11 hour rule, 14 hour rule).
• Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, independence and initiative.
• Strong training skills and the ability to work with deadlines, work under pressure, and be flexible.
• Capable of prioritizing and completing multiple tasks. Demonstrates a positive and winning attitude.
• Show strong attention to detail and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to changes and develop/implement best practices.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sense of customer service.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Payroll experience preferred
• Work as a back-up to payroll admin - process payroll data weekly for Team Members
• Provide on-site support for employee pay question and concerns
• Previous Kronos experience preferred
• Previous SAP experience preferred
• Associates Degree or 3-5 years of transportation experience.
• Able to navigate and perform work in SAP - plus.

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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 Ord