Area Delivery Manager

Overview

We are PepsiCo 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 PepsiCo, 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 PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo'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 PepsiCo 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 a 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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

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

EEO Statement

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.

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

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