Merchandising Team Leader (Undergrad/Recent Grad)

PepsiCo

3.9

(195)

Livingston, LA

#247946

Position summary

Overview

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.

Job Description:

The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends

  • 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 Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Why you should apply for a job to PepsiCo:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2019

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management

  • 78% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 78% would recommend this company to other women

  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Work that Works program offers balanced independence & support to create a flexible, adaptive and productive working environment

  • 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave to new moms and new dads after the birth or adoption of a child

  • Center-based and in-home, back-up childcare is available for up to 15 days per year per employee