Fleet Leader

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products.

In this role you are responsible for managing and maintaining an efficient fleet operation that supports sales, delivery, and employee transportation needs while ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Additionally oversee vehicle procurement, supplier negotiations, maintenance programs, fuel and service contracts, and fleet records to maximize operational readiness. Day to day, monitor fleet budgets, controls expenses, coordinates vehicle replacement and disposal, and ensures timely supplier payments and compliance with service agreements.

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

• Handle the fleet and the fleet needs in an optimized manner that will meet the ongoing sales and delivery requirements by preparing serviceable vehicles through.
• Seek offers from the trade for vehicles of different brands.
• Negotiate offers, prices and terms with suppliers and recommend to Management suitable brands and prices. 
• Fleet Maintenance.
• Establish & Maintain maintenance contracts with service agencies. 
• Receive maintenance requests from fleet users.
• Make estimates and send fleet for maintenance.
• Follow through with agencies the completion and quality of repairs and receive fleet after maintenance.
• Suppliers Claims.
• Receive suppliers claims for maintenance payments.
• Approve repairs expenses according to contracts.
• Follow-Through with Finance for timely settlement of payments to suppliers to avoid penalties.
• Fleet Supply and Support.
• Negotiate and conclude contracts for supply of fuel, oil, tires and Services for the fleet with suppliers.
• Keep track and monitor the implementation and healthy use of facilities offered by suppliers.
• Follow-up and monitor the fleet periodic maintenance and services.
• Keep and update fleet records.
• Fleet Renewal and Discard.
• Plan and implement fleet replacement as needed according to fleet age, mechanical conditions and general status.
• Identify old and discardable fleet for disposal.
• Follow-up with relevant departments the disposal of unnecessary fleet.
• Fleet Budget Monitoring and Administration.
• Establish a record of expenditure for fleet by item.
• Establish the yearly Fleet AOP

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 8% 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

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 Years experience in mechanical or equipment engineering, logistics and transportation 
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

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