Associate Manager - Transportation Planner
Core
Plan, organize, and optimize shipment scheduling to ensure timely delivery and efficient fleet/warehouse resource use.
Role type
Associate Manager, Transportation Planner
Builds
Optimized shipment schedules and carrier assignments for PepsiCo logistics operations
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Supply Chain Logistics
Required skills
Transportation planning, Route optimization, Carrier selection, Data analysis, Stakeholder coordination, SLA management, Cost control, Process compliance, Technology adoption, Performance monitoring
Preferred skills
TCT visibility processes, Trip Build creation, Root cause analysis for carrier performance
Technologies
SAP, TMS, MS Excel, TCT
Responsibilities
Analyze data to optimize routes considering cost, transit time, and fleet productivity; Assign carriers based on policies and capacity; Monitor carrier acceptance/rejection rates; Publish final shipment Trip Builds; Collaborate with warehouses, carriers, and customers on schedules; Support execution teams in solving capacity constraints.
Seniority
Associate Manager, 2-5 years experience