Dispatcher📣 Job Ad

About the Role

PepsiCo is seeking a dedicated and organized Dispatcher to join our team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to managing internal warehouse activities, ensuring optimal productivity, and maintaining efficient stock control. The Dispatcher will play a key part in the smooth operation of our supply chain, contributing to PepsiCo's vision of being the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. With a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio including iconic brands like LAY'S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, GATORADE®, PEPSI®, and QUAKER®, PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021. Our strategic transformation, pep+, places sustainability and human capital at the core of our value creation and growth, operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. We foster a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to embrace new ideas and be their authentic selves.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over the shift from the previous dispatcher, detailing all pending work and ensuring continuity of operations.
• Oversee offloading and loading activities, accurately filling out checklists and reporting to storekeepers.
• Allocate tasks and jobs to warehouse laborers (helpers) to ensure optimum productivity.
• Monitor stock during loading processes, reporting any irregularities such as incorrect stickers, missing or excess cases, and empty pallets.
• Conduct daily physical counts of goods for inventory reconciliation and report findings to the storeman.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene processes and verify that all required points are covered according to the checklist.
• Coordinate with forklift operators for the rearrangement of storage and movement of goods to facilitate the First-Expired, First-Out (FEFO) procedure.
• Hand over the shift to the next dispatcher, clearly outlining jobs to be completed and any special instructions.
• Ensure all equipment within the warehouse is well-maintained, used properly, and that periodic maintenance is recorded.
• Implement, sustain, and participate in the continuous improvement of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management System within your area of responsibility, in accordance with legislation, PepsiCo GEHSMS, and relevant EHS standards.
• Ensure proper controls are in place for all hazards and risks associated with all activities and areas, and that EHS targets are achieved.
• Coordinate with the storeman for stock allocation to ensure a smooth flow of order preparation and invoicing.
• Double-check on stock issues and control incoming goods.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in a supply chain role.
• Experience in cross-functional positions is preferred, particularly within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business.
• Additional experience in a labor-intensive organization will be considered an advantage.
• Possess a high school certificate in any faculty.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, initiate, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to control laborers across multiple functions effectively.
• Apply flexible thinking while problem-solving in a systematic manner.
• Possess broad planning capabilities and a cross-functional understanding.

Required Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Planning

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in a supply chain function.