Routing Intelligence Assoc Analyst at PepsiCo in US-TX-Plano

Summary: PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, and they are seeking a Routing Intelligence Associate Analyst to create delivery routing solutions for their North America Beverages distribution centers. This role involves executing the delivery routing process, achieving cost and productivity objectives, and utilizing analytics to improve delivery operations. Responsibilities: - Demonstrate strong understanding and execution of daily routing using specialized routing software (Ortec & Omnitracs) - Communicate daily with locations to coordinate resources, drivers and trucks, and specific customer delivery needs and routing solution effectiveness - Solve daily routing solution by FLEX routing (fewest trucks and drivers) based on daily workload, tight geographical areas, proper sequencing, balanced workload, and customer/driver continuity - Ensure routing solution complies with DOT hour and weight regulations - Ensure routing solution achieves location productivity targets for hours, stops, and cases - Meet location and Routing Intelligence Center (RIC) productivity targets - Handle customer and internal employee interactions in a professional manner - Serve as LPO for larger locations Go-to-Market projects - Responsible for regular score-carding, analytics, and field review - Period presentation on market and location opportunities - Provide input on Pre-Sell Routing for assigned locations Required Qualifications: - 1.5+ years of dynamic routing experience - Demonstrated consistent execution of routing process - Bachelor's degree or relevant logistics job experience - Advanced MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skills - Willingness and availability to work assigned set schedule - Demonstrate strong understanding and execution of daily routing using specialized routing software (Ortec & Omnitracs) - Communicate daily with locations to coordinate resources, drivers and trucks, and specific customer delivery needs and routing solution effectiveness - Solve daily routing solution by FLEX routing (fewest trucks and drivers) based on daily workload, tight geographical areas, proper sequencing, balanced workload, and customer/driver continuity - Ensure routing solution complies with DOT hour and weight regulations - Ensure routing solution achieves location productivity targets for hours, stops, and cases - Meet location and Routing Intelligence Center (RIC) productivity targets - Handle customer and internal employee interactions in a professional manner - Serve as LPO for larger locations Go-to-Market projects - Responsible for regular score-carding, analytics, and field review - Period presentation on market and location opportunities - Provide input on Pre-Sell Routing for assigned locations - Good planning and organizational skills - Strong influence and negotiation skills - Effective communication and presentation skills - Proven project management skills - Experience leading and developing people - Ability to adhere to and coach process compliance - Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and adhere to schedule deadlines - Strong computer skills - Strong analytical, reporting and process improvement experience - Understanding of key productivity indicators and finance principles - Advanced understanding of telematics and GPS technology - Facilitation and training skills Required Skills: Routing Software - Ortec, Routing Software - Omnitracs, Routing Process Execution, DOT Hour and Weight Regulations, Routing Analytics, Score-carding, Pre-Sell Routing, Telematics Technology, GPS Technology, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Productivity Indicators, Finance Principles, Process Compliance, Project Management Benefits: Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement., Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan