Transportation Coordinator
PepsiCo
- Location
- Tolleson, AZ
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $45.9k – $73.3k/yr
- H-1B history
- 19 approvals (FY2023)
Skills
About this role
Overview Join PepsiCo in a game-changing role as the Transportation Coordinator for our Tolleson Club Distribution Center. In this high-impact position, you’ll oversee all key transportation tasks for Tolleson Club and work closely with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner. You will be at the forefront of transportation scheduling for this site while ensuring operational excellence from day one.
As the Warehouse Transportation Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, team development, and strategic 3PL partnerships while supporting all aspects of the Inbound/Outbound Dock Schedule. Responsibilities Monday-Friday 9am-5pm On call at anytime
Leadership & Team Development
Lead communication with all transport carriers, utilizing high level planning and performance management. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Solve day-to-day transportation challenges while maintaining & exceeding KPIs with scheduling.
3PL & Operational Excellence
Partner with 3PL on dock scheduling of all inbound and outbound finished good and material loads,implementation of the dock schedule and execution of the dock schedule. Drive improvements in dock performance by providing a strategic dock schedule.
Inventory & Process Management
Leverage WMS Red Prairie, SAP and Spotlight Optimization tools to enhance scheduling and product availability. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, including safety, transportation, accounting, and purchasing. Prepare for and adapt processes for PGT and Blue Yonder system implementation in P12 2026.
Customer Service & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Ensure on-time delivery aligned with Requested/Scheduled Arrival Dates to support outbound customer demand. Build strong relationships across the PepsiCo Power of One network, including corporate partners, Co-Packers, Repackers, and manufacturing across the food and beverage business units. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational issues and deliver exceptional customer service.
What You'll Do
Oversee all transportation responsibilities for Tolleson Club in Tolleson, AZ. Route orders daily in compliance with the transportation route guide, ensuring timely execution to meet the requested ship date and secure carrier capacity ahead of the competition. Track carrier performance and troubleshoot any loads that may be at risk of missing requested arrival date. Ensure all new orders comply with PepsiCo guidelines on weight and method of shipment. Work with carriers to schedule all assigned outbound and inbound shipments to/from our facility. Work with all carriers on daily execution. Monitor and maintain proper trailer pool for multiple carriers daily. Quickly adapt to volatility in the transport market due to driver availability, rising fuel prices, weather, etc. Work with 3PL Management, Supervisors, Leads, Welcome Center Associates and Operators to deliver daily and weekly measurables. Work with COE (Center of Excellence) and Service Team on scheduling issues. Work with COE, Warehouse and Transportation on loads not scheduled by end of period. Maintain reason code input within SAP for open order status reporting. Review previous day’s dock schedule to ensure all orders are shipped; if not, ensure timely reschedule. Collaborate with the Shipping Office regarding specific shipment requirements ex: LTLs, sample orders, new innovation. Accountable for compliance to the Past Due Inbound Report and Shipment Status Report. Ownership of daily, weekly and period service metrics as they relate to the role. Cross train to support two other distribution centers as well as other service center functions. All other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
You’re a strategic, hands-on inventor with a passion for operations and transportation, and one that delivers results. You thrive in fast-paced