LD&T Assoc Coordinator
Posted on: 28 Feb 2021
Topeka, KS
Job Description
Job Description
The Dispatch Associate is responsible for the daily coordination of the traffic schedule. This role owns the execution of the schedule from tendering loads to drivers and carriers to the successful on-time delivery to all of our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide support in executing daily logistical and service plans.
* Assist with daily production of the bid board and the awarding of runs to drivers.
* Assist with a daily review of Driver DOT trip reports, editing and creating reports.
* Monitoring Drivers DOT Hours of Service and available hours.
* Communicating with Drivers on Dispatch instructions and changes.
* Coordinating with Customers - appointments and trailer requirements.
* Coordinating and instructing local carrier Drivers as needed.
* Daily communication with Drivers to review service needs and requirements.
* Tracking and maintaining Trailer and Tractor Inventory.
* Ensure all inbound and outbound loads are delivered on time.
* Communicating with Warehouse Leads & Drivers on load status.
* Consistent and effective communication by email and telephone.
* Providing cross-functional support across Operations, Traffic, and Sales teams as needed.
* All other duties as assigned by Resource.
Qualifications/Requirements
Develops an understanding of transportation operations and familiarity with Frito-Lay operations
Develops and can communicate DOT Hours of Service (8 days/70-hour rule, 11-hour rule, 14-hour rule)
Develops and thorough functional knowledge of Traffic scheduling programs (TMAP and DPS)
Demonstrates strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
Strong training skills and the ability to work with deadlines, work under pressure, and to be flexible
Capable of prioritizing and completing multiple tasks
Demonstrates a positive and winning attitude
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and communicates effectively with internal and external customers
Able to 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 a sense of customer service
High school diploma or GED
Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
Job Type: Regular
PEPSICO
Purchase, NY
PepsiCo, Inc. operates as a food and beverage company worldwide. The company’s Frito-Lay North America segment offers branded dips; Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks; and Doritos tortilla, Fritos corn, Lay’s potato, Ruffles potato, and Tostitos tortilla chips. Its Quaker Foods North America segment provides cereals, rice, pasta, mixes and syrups, granola bars, grits, oat squares, oatmeal, rice cakes, simply granola, and side dishes under the Aunt Jemima, Cap’n crunch, Life, Quaker Chewy, Quaker, and Rice-A-Roni brands.
The company’s North America Beverages segment offers beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods under the Aquafina, Diet Mountain Dew, Diet Pepsi, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Propel, Sierra Mist, and Tropicana brands; and ready-to-drink tea, coffee, and juices. Its Latin America segment provides snack foods under the Cheetos, Doritos, Emperador, Lay’s, Marias Gamesa, Rosquinhas Mabel, Ruffles, Sabritas, Saladitas, and Tostitos brands; Quaker-branded cereals and snacks; and beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods under the 7UP, Diet Pepsi, Gatorade, H2oh!, Manzanita Sol, Mirinda, Pepsi, Pepsi Black, and Toddy.
The company’s Europe Sub-Saharan Africa segment offers snack food under the Cheetos, Chipita, Doritos, Lay’s, Ruffles, and Walkers; Quaker-branded cereals and snacks; beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods under the 7UP, Diet Pepsi, Mirinda, Pepsi, Pepsi Max, and Tropicana; ready-to-drink tea products; and dairy products under the Agusha, Chudo, and Domik v Derevne brands. Its Asia, Middle East and North Africa segment provides snack foods under the Cheetos, Chipsy, Doritos, Kurkure, and Lay’s brands; cereals and snacks under the Quaker brand; beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods under the 7UP, Aquafina, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Sting, and Tropicana brands; and ready-to-drink tea products. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
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IndustryBeverages
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No. of Employees267,000
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