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Overview CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands, including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker, our work reaches millions of people every day. At the heart of our company is a team of thinkers and creators who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and focused on creating moments of joy through food and beverages, our decisions are guided by the needs of our consumers. We create opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact on your career and the world around you. Responsibilities The Opportunity Responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the daily execution of transportation operations, ensuring compliance with service, capacity, and productivity requirements across the logistics network. This role manages load assignments, monitors carrier performance, and leverages technology tools to optimize routes, resources, and service levels. It also plays an active role in identifying continuous improvement opportunities, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring compliance with established performance indicators. The position requires a strong analytical mindset, execution capabilities, close operational follow-up, and effective collaboration with Planning, Warehousing, Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics Providers to ensure transportation availability and service continuity. Your Impact As an LD&T Planner, your responsibilities would include: Ensure the efficient execution of transportation operations, meeting service, cost, productivity, and safety targets. Manage carrier and logistics provider performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and improvement plans. Monitor and analyze transportation KPIs to identify performance gaps and optimization opportunities. Lead initiatives focused on productivity, operational efficiency, and logistics cost reduction. Coordinate daily transportation planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business and operational requirements. Identify operational risks and implement preventive actions to ensure business continuity. Drive continuous improvement sessions with logistics providers and internal stakeholders. Oversee the proper use and adoption of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation optimization tools. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, operational controls, and financial guidelines. Ensure the proper execution of billing, reconciliation, and payment processes for logistics providers. Actively participate in digital transformation, automation, and logistics process optimization projects. Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and logistics providers. Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 2–3 years of experience in transportation, distribution, and logistics operations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills as well as Blue Yonder TMS. Intermediate English proficiency. Knowledge of transportation regulations and applicable industry standards. Experience managing and developing carriers, logistics operators, and service providers. Competencies & Skills Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Proactive approach to anticipating operational risks and potential product shortages. Ability to coordinate multiple providers and operations simultaneously. Results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Positive leadership and team development skills. Integrity and accountability when handling operational and financial information. Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Strong focus on internal and external customer service. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications. What Can You Expect From Us? Opportunities to learn and grow every day through a wide range of development programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Leadership development programs tailored to your skills and competencies. Role-specific specialized training. Learning experiences with internal and external partners. We love celebrating success! That's why we offer recognition programs that celebrate tenure, behaviors, leadership, life milestones, and more. Financial wellness programs to help you achieve your goals at every stage of life. A flexible work program that helps you balance your personal and professional life by adapting your work schedule to your lifestyle. Because your family matters to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Helpline, thousands of exclusive deals and discounts, scholarship programs for your children, and support programs for different life events, among others. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At PepsiCo, we are committed to building a diverse workforce by fostering a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone has a voice, regardless of how we look, where we come from, or whom we love. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified and diverse candidates, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.



