November 16, 2024

PepsiCo

Livingston

Area Delivery Manager

Overview: We are Pepsi Co Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At Pepsi Co, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then Now is the time to explore the opportunities of Pepsi Co: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is Pepsi Co’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

A career at Pepsi Co means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Delivery Director, this role will lead the execution of the Delivery operations to become Faster, Stronger and Better. As an Area Delivery Manager you will drive activities to achieve cost targets and improve performance in the areas of service, efficiency, safety and capability. You will maintain positive employee relations while driving significant change. The Area Delivery Manager will oversee delivery in a single or multiple sales/Go-To-Market (GTM) location(s) within an assigned geography and will manage between 2-9 Delivery Team Leads who manage our frontline Drivers. You will partner with key stakeholders in various functions such as GTM, Sales and Warehouse to ensure local sites execute against delivery performance indicators such as, As Delivered as Scheduled (ADAS), Haul backs, Two-For-One, total OT hours, direct labor cost per case, and DOT Compliance.

Provide leadership to Delivery Team Leads and Delivery Drivers with varying job responsibilities including logistics, distribution and customer service through effective cross functional communication
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution
Ensure the team delivers volume and revenue results while managing costs
Driving key performance indicators including; As Delivered as Scheduled (ADAS), Haul backs, Two-For-One, total OT hours, direct labor cost per case, and DOT Compliance.
Direct and Support all delivery activities within a specific geographic area to deliver against operating and AOP commitments to the company.
Identify and coordinate improvements in delivery operations within specific geographic area of division to meet cost objectives and performance standards.
Evaluate local personnel capabilities, skills and resource alignment to ensure performance against objectives.
Identify day-to-day operational issues and develop strategic solutions to drive towards short and long term performance goals.
Establish clear performance and behavioral expectations for all employees, builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel.
Support GTM escalations to resolve service issues.
Provide input into customer service, ensures locations meet expectations.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100.
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 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, Pepsi Co 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:

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or similar field) or equivalent experience required
A minimum of 3-6 years of delivery, logistics and/or transportation experience, preferably within the CPG industry in a DSD environment
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated proficiency making data-driven decisions.
Demonstrated progressive leadership in safety & DOT compliance
Strong influence management and communication skills, ability to gain organizational buy-inat all levels of an organization
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through coaching, providing feedback, mentoring others,and lead a team-based approach to decision making
Proven track record as an “agent of change”, with the ability to move quickly and bring a sense of urgency to the business
A team player and strong relationship builder, both internally and externally, to achieve the necessary leadership and management initiatives
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning and some weekends
Must be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. periodically
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Willing and able to travel within their defined geography on a regular basis

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.

Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View Pepsi Co EEO Policy.

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