
LD&T Sr Manager
- Chicago, IL
- $118,700-198,800 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides field level support to ensure compliance with safety processes and programs
- Provides field level support to assist field managers with regulatory compliance
- Works with Transport Directors to develop Future Fleet initiatives and KPI’s
- Ensure carrier execution against transportation requirements, meeting requirements of internal and external customers. Support of the bi-annual procurement event and ensure bid readiness.
- Ensure compliance metrics for private fleet is maintained and the company fleet is cost efficient and able to provide world class dependability and service.
- Initiative leadership and alignment with Planning and Warehouse to positively assist in capacity management and support of Payload initiative.
- Transportation support of product innovation and timely execution of network transitions/sourcing changes without interruption to the supply chain
- Management and execution of carrier surge planning; minimize billing/payment disruption to carrier base by supporting freight payment guidelines on surge, spot and RG planned activity
- Period financial reviews: Delivery of actionable items and deviations from AOP, work in conjunction with finance team for financial cause-of-change and forecast alignments
- Power of One Synergies: Active participation in Regional and National Better Together Meetings; drive synergy opportunity, leveraging private and dedicated fleet(s) and engaging regional leads in new opportunity and solid understanding of the network, empty mile opportunity, co-load, and define and resolve network challenges
- Manage and define transportation solutions for complex/JIT shipments.
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800.
- 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.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Ability to influence cross functionally
- 4-7 years of previous work experience in transportation
- Demonstrated leadership experience (i.e. initiative, planning, organizing, judgment, and emotional intelligence)
- Ability to lead complex projects while supporting day to day operations
- Intermediate competency with Microsoft office suite (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Flexibility to work an extended schedule with on-call responsibility
- Must have a team / collaboration-based approach to decision making
- Must have a “Can Do” attitude with a willingness to assist others in completing activities as needed
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Must have strong oral/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to formulate effective action plans to deal with issues proactively
- Must have ability to manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously and prioritize workload
- Exceptional team player who operates with a high level of professionalism