Logistics Specialist

Overview About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. Responsibilities What we're looking for: Responsible for supporting any supply gap that arises due to routes changes / cancellations. Finding alternative, more cost-effective supply routes for both road and sea, with the relevant cost model to support instant changes. Optimizing road and sea freight logistics and finding / implementing solutions where required to ensure move plan is delivered monthly Accountabilities: Supporting the Operational Team Solving supply challenges for road and sea as it arises. Ensuring a permanent and cost-effective alternative Analyse existing routes and ensure it is the most optimised and cost effective Finding alternative solutions / routes to ensure continuity of business during peak periods / low availability of space Create and maintain a logistics matrix for alternative routes, with an updated cost model for comparison Adapt policies, procedures and enhance processes to improve business productivity, example Reduce stock damages, improve load efficiencies Measure and track, costs and projects DSV Control Tower data input Pier 2 Pier load build Monthly reporting Analytics Support on forward view of vessels and tracking of shipments Freight and Fleet Ensure correct inputs of requirements / specifications for the RFQ process (Local and Global Procurement) Measure and track success rate Spot rates where applicable Logistics Support Cross Trade Initiatives Optimised Logistics solutions for 3rd Party Manufacturing / Bonded Warehouse (Cross Border) Implement co-loading solutions to optimise cost and frequency of shipments Support Global Excellence team with Ocean Freight RFQ holistically Qualifications Experience: Knowledge/Skills 3-year Tertiary Qualification Computer literacy in MS Office, Power BI & SAP Good communication skills Strong negotiating and influencing skills Experience 5 – 8 Years’ Experience in the supply chain / logistics field (preferably exports Road, Ocean and Air Freight) Administration - Distribution / Warehousing experience People Management Skills Export/Imports Experience Strong network with logistics / freight forwarding service providers Strong Cross functional capability Analytical thinking Drive for results Customer driven Leadership Skills Managing complexity Problem solving “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act." What we're looking for: Responsible for supporting any supply gap that arises due to routes changes / cancellations. Finding alternative, more cost-effective supply routes for both road and sea, with the relevant cost model to support instant changes. Optimizing road and sea freight logistics and finding / implementing solutions where required to ensure move plan is delivered monthly Accountabilities: Supporting the Operational Team Solving supply challenges for road and sea as it arises. Ensuring a permanent and cost-effective alternative Analyse existing routes and ensure it is the most optimised and cost effective Finding alternative solutions / routes to ensure continuity of business during peak periods / low availability of space Create and maintain a logistics matrix for alternative routes, with an updated cost model for comparison Adapt policies, procedures and enhance processes to improve business productivity, example Reduce stock damages, improve load efficiencies Measure and track, costs and projects DSV Control Tower data input Pier 2 Pier load build Monthly reporting Analytics Support on forward view of vessels and tracking of shipments Freight and Fleet Ensure correct inputs of requirements / specifications for the RFQ process (Local and Global Procurement) Measure and track success rate Spot rates where applicable Logistics Support Cross Trade Initiatives Optimised Logistics solutions for 3rd Party Manufacturing / Bonded Warehouse (Cross Border) Implement co-loading solutions to optimise cost and frequency of shipments Support Global Excellence team with Ocean Freight RFQ holistically Experience: Knowledge/Skills 3-year Tertiary Qualification Computer literacy in MS Office, Power BI & SAP Good communication skills Strong negotiating and influencing skills Experience 5 – 8 Years’ Experience in the supply chain / logistics field (preferably exports Road, Ocean and Air Freight) Administration - Distribution / Warehousing experience People Management Skills Export/Imports Experience Strong network with logistics / freight forwarding service providers Strong Cross functional capability Analytical thinking Drive for results Customer driven Leadership Skills Managing complexity Problem solving “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act."