Merchandising Manager

Overview

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That's why we Perform 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 strengthen the 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.

Responsibilities

• The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.
• Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity
• Manage multiple priorities while allocating resources between accounts
• Brief the frontline employees on scheduling and meeting delivery goals
• Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction
• Train frontline employees and utilize PBC processes and tools
• Understand cost per unit constraints when meeting customer needs
• Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork
• Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress
• Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability
• Coach, lead and develop Merchandisers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity via route rides three times a week, minimum
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced
• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Have a highly developed sense of urgency
• Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $55,800 - $87,000.
• 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 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

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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