Traffic administrator job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example traffic administrator requirements on a job description
Traffic administrator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in traffic administrator job postings.
Sample traffic administrator requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to create detailed reports
- Familiar with transportation software
- Knowledge of legal documents related to transportation
Sample required traffic administrator soft skills
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Customer service orientation
Traffic administrator job description example 1
PepsiCo traffic administrator job description
The dispatcher is responsible for the development and execution of the Traffic Center schedule. High levels of customer service through effective communication and planning are a key function of this role. The dispatcher also works very closely with OTR Drivers, Sales, HQ, and Local Management.
The working schedule will be primarily from Thursday to Monday from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Responsibilities
Major Tasks, Key Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
* Answer incoming calls in a professional and pleasant manner.
* Perform general administrative support work such as running reports, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.
* Coordinate the delivery of loads tendered to Common Carriers, Local Carriers and IMO.
* Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (Dispatch timeliness, On-Time delivery; Return timeliness, Tractors that need PM service, changes made to runs, etc.)
* Tender loads to drivers based on their bids and seniority. Assign loads as necessary to cover all runs on the board. Award OTR Assignment Dispatch Boards.
* Verify Driver DOT Hours of Service and Award Runs Daily accordingly.
* Maintain SOX compliance and drive organizational efficiency.
* Facilitate Run Right Conference Calls between traffic, warehouse, and co-packers to ensure key performance indicators are on target.
* Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System as necessary.
* Comply with all Frito Lay record retention guidelines.
* Make value-added decisions to ensure World Class Service to Sales.
* Resolve dispatch issues driven by order changes, ship date delays or driver availability.
* Coordinate Vend deliveries with customers.
* Maintain driver compliance documents.
* Onboard new drivers and schedule safety training.
* Evaluate driver logs and process driver payroll.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
* Understanding of transportation operations.
* Understand and communicate DOT Hours of Service (8 day/70 hour rule, 11 hour rule, 14 hour rule).
* Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Demonstrate self-motivation, independence and initiative.
* Strong training skills and the ability to work with deadlines, work under pressure, and be flexible.
* Capable of prioritizing and completing multiple tasks. Demonstrates a positive and winning attitude.
* Show strong attention to detail and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
* Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to adapt to changes and develop/implement best practices.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and sense of customer service.
* High school diploma or GED.
Preferred:
* Associates Degree or 3-5 years of transportation experience.
* Able to navigate and perform work in SAP - plus.
Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
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
The working schedule will be primarily from Thursday to Monday from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Responsibilities
Major Tasks, Key Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
* Answer incoming calls in a professional and pleasant manner.
* Perform general administrative support work such as running reports, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.
* Coordinate the delivery of loads tendered to Common Carriers, Local Carriers and IMO.
* Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (Dispatch timeliness, On-Time delivery; Return timeliness, Tractors that need PM service, changes made to runs, etc.)
* Tender loads to drivers based on their bids and seniority. Assign loads as necessary to cover all runs on the board. Award OTR Assignment Dispatch Boards.
* Verify Driver DOT Hours of Service and Award Runs Daily accordingly.
* Maintain SOX compliance and drive organizational efficiency.
* Facilitate Run Right Conference Calls between traffic, warehouse, and co-packers to ensure key performance indicators are on target.
* Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System as necessary.
* Comply with all Frito Lay record retention guidelines.
* Make value-added decisions to ensure World Class Service to Sales.
* Resolve dispatch issues driven by order changes, ship date delays or driver availability.
* Coordinate Vend deliveries with customers.
* Maintain driver compliance documents.
* Onboard new drivers and schedule safety training.
* Evaluate driver logs and process driver payroll.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
* Understanding of transportation operations.
* Understand and communicate DOT Hours of Service (8 day/70 hour rule, 11 hour rule, 14 hour rule).
* Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Demonstrate self-motivation, independence and initiative.
* Strong training skills and the ability to work with deadlines, work under pressure, and be flexible.
* Capable of prioritizing and completing multiple tasks. Demonstrates a positive and winning attitude.
* Show strong attention to detail and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
* Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to adapt to changes and develop/implement best practices.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and sense of customer service.
* High school diploma or GED.
Preferred:
* Associates Degree or 3-5 years of transportation experience.
* Able to navigate and perform work in SAP - plus.
Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
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
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024