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.
