Logistics Brokerage Leader

Overview The Freight Carrier Operations Lead – External Brokerage is responsible for the day to day execution and compliance of freight movements across the external brokerage network. This role ensures loads are covered, tendered, executed, and delivered in line with service, cost, safety, and compliance standards. This position plays a key role in brokerage profitability, service reliability, and operational discipline by combining hands on execution with strong carrier governance and auditing practices. The operations lead acts as an execution leader and subject matter expert within carrier operations. Responsibilities Day to Day Operational Execution Execute daily freight coverage, tendering, and tracking activities to support service commitments. Drive proactive planning to increase pre book execution and reduce same day coverage. Manage exceptions, service failures, and recovery efforts in real time. Execute weekend and off hour coverage efficiently and consistently. Ensure strict adherence to end to end load process standards. Financial & Performance Accountability Support brokerage profitability through disciplined buy sell execution. Improve margin performance and reduce losses through market aligned sourcing. Ensure freight is procured in line with current market conditions. Support productivity improvements through efficient execution and carrier utilization. Contribute to continuous year over year improvements in brokerage performance. Carrier Management, Compliance & Auditing Execute carrier sourcing in accordance with routing guides, procurement strategy, and compliance standards. Ensure carriers meet all onboarding, safety, insurance, authority, and contractual requirements. Perform routine carrier compliance audits, including: Insurance and authority verification Safety and risk monitoring Documentation accuracy and completeness Support Highway Carrier Compliance requirements and ongoing system integrations. Maintain accurate carrier profiles and compliance records within the TMS. Identify compliance gaps, escalate risks, and support corrective actions. Partner with carriers to resolve compliance issues and improve execution performance. Technology & Process Enablement Execute daily operations within the Transportation Management System (TMS). Leverage system tools to automate tendering, tracking, and communication workflows. Reduce manual touches by following standard processes and system driven execution. Support adoption of new tools, enhancements, and operational controls. Provide feedback to improve workflows, system usage, and data quality. Strategic & Network Support Support initiatives that shift work from transactional execution to strategic operations. Execute within defined controls governing platform usage and freight eligibility. Support capacity strategy, volume governance, and network optimization efforts. Surface operational risks, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership. Contribute to initiatives that deliver efficiency gains and operating expense improvement. Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850. 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 5% of annual salary paid out annually. 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 High School Diploma/GED required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Persuasive communicator with strong influence skills. Highly motivated, results-oriented, and accountable. Quick learner with strong adaptability. Analytical thinker with strong decision-making skills. Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Effective negotiator focused on mutually beneficial outcomes. Competitive, driven, and collaborative team player. EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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 / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement. Day to Day Operational Execution Execute daily freight coverage, tendering, and tracking activities to support service commitments. Drive proactive planning to increase pre book execution and reduce same day coverage. Manage exceptions, service failures, and recovery efforts in real time. Execute weekend and off hour coverage efficiently and consistently. Ensure strict adherence to end to end load process standards. Financial & Performance Accountability Support brokerage profitability through disciplined buy sell execution. Improve margin performance and reduce losses through market aligned sourcing. Ensure freight is procured in line with current market conditions. Support productivity improvements through efficient execution and carrier utilization. Contribute to continuous year over year improvements in brokerage performance. Carrier Management, Compliance & Auditing Execute carrier sourcing in accordance with routing guides, procurement strategy, and compliance standards. Ensure carriers meet all onboarding, safety, insurance, authority, and contractual requirements. Perform routine carrier compliance audits, including: Insurance and authority verification Safety and risk monitoring Documentation accuracy and completeness Support Highway Carrier Compliance requirements and ongoing system integrations. Maintain accurate carrier profiles and compliance records within the TMS. Identify compliance gaps, escalate risks, and support corrective actions. Partner with carriers to resolve compliance issues and improve execution performance. Technology & Process Enablement Execute daily operations within the Transportation Management System (TMS). Leverage system tools to automate tendering, tracking, and communication workflows. Reduce manual touches by following standard processes and system driven execution. Support adoption of new tools, enhancements, and operational controls. Provide feedback to improve workflows, system usage, and data quality. Strategic & Network Support Support initiatives that shift work from transactional execution to strategic operations. Execute within defined controls governing platform usage and freight eligibility. Support capacity strategy, volume governance, and network optimization efforts. Surface operational risks, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership. Contribute to initiatives that deliver efficiency gains and operating expense improvement. Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850. 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 5% of annual salary paid out annually. 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. High School Diploma/GED required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Persuasive communicator with strong influence skills. Highly motivated, results-oriented, and accountable. Quick learner with strong adaptability. Analytical thinker with strong decision-making skills. Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Effective negotiator focused on mutually beneficial outcomes. Competitive, driven, and collaborative team player.