SC Scheduling Supervisor - TMS

Location: Prakāshamnagar

Overview

The Scheduling Leader is responsible for overseeing the TCT Scheduling team.
Coordinate the planning, organizing, and optimizing the scheduling of shipments to ensure timely delivery and efficient use of resources (fleets and warehouses). This role will analyze data, utilize gTMS/TCT transportation planning models, and coordinate with various stakeholders.
The Scheduling Leader will ensure that appropriate carriers are assigned to each shipment based on Pepsi Co's policies, contracts, and capacity availability.
This role will also involve making necessary schedule adjustments to ensure practical and feasible shipment 'Trip build'.
The role is responsible for issue sizing and escalation with timely interaction with Procurement on carrier capacity assessment
Problem solving & team coaching.

Responsibilities

Supervise the TCT Scheduling team to ensure compliance with scheduling processes and procedures.
Ensure the effective adoption and utilization of TCT transportation planning technology.
Meet service and productivity objectives set for the scheduling team.
Coordinate and support the planning, optimization, and scheduling of the most efficient routes for shipments, considering cost, transit time, fleet productivity, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Collaborate closely with warehouses, carriers, and customers to ensure alignment on shipment schedules.
Ensure the appropriate selections of carriers to minimize freight spend and maximize operational efficiency.
Guarantee the final Shipment publication 'Trip Build' according to the agreed cut-off time schedule.
Train new recruits and evaluate performance.

Qualifications

Engineering or Business university degree.
8-11 years of experience in transport planning or logistics management.
Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of SAP, TMS, or logistics software.
Fluent in English.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and logistics software.
Attention to detail in planning routes and scheduling shipments.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
Conflict resolution skills and adaptability to different environments.