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Frito Lay Merchandising Team Lead (Flex Operations) - 308686 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overview Working shift: Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu (rotational) 6am-4pm, Sat or Sun coming on 4:30am-2pm

Territories to cover: South Philadelphia, New Hope, Harleysville, Primarily Bucks and Philadelphia County with some extension into Montgomery County

We are PepsiCo Sales.We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers.  We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals.

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 (Flex Operations) role has responsibilities across the merchandising and delivery departments, with primary focus in the merchandising department. This role is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment and supporting the delivery department.

  • 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
  • Open delivery department at least 1x weekly
  • Cover shifts in delivery department when necessary

Compensation and Benefits: * The expected compensation range for this position is between $55,800 - $76,500 based on a full-time schedule. * Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary. * 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 and/or equivalent work experience * Prior mangement experience preferred * Background in consumer-packaged good preferred * Cost management and labor cost management experience preferred   * Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends * Valid driver's license  * 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 

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 Suppl ment documents.

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