Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision and support of the router
- Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
- Analyze existing routes and drive improved efficiencies.
- Work closely with sales and warehouse departments to determine delivery feasibility.
- Lead the weekly Ops/Sales Routing meeting.
- Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various reports on a daily basis and/or weekly, i.e. route change requests, sequence change requests, new customer requests, Etc.
- Maintains routing software system parameters (Roadnet and Mainframe)
- Strategically drive changes to processes in order to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction.
- Strong analytical skills, using available data to determine areas of possible improvements.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with Managers, Delivery personnel, and Sales personnel.
- To routinely review performance on routes and recommend changes to improve service and efficiency.
- Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations.
- This position requires someone who can work in a fast-paced environment and is a strong team leader, possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal.
- Analyzes daily and/or weekly routing solutions to point out possible inefficiencies.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- College degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of routing experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates.
- Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job.
- Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
- Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
- Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
- Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations.
- Highly organized, have great interdepartmental skills, customer focused, team oriented with attention to detail.
- Able to plan, prioritize and complete multiple tasks under high pressure environments.
Related Experience:
- Strong Proficiency With Microsoft Office Suite (I.E. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, And Access)
- Proficient in Routing Software required
- Strong Aptitude For Assessing Large Datasets And Deriving Key Performance-Related Insights. Strong Knowledge of Analyzing Routes required
- Effective Communication Teaming Skills; Capable Of Developing Alignment Across Logistics Functions And Other Departments
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
About US Foods :
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS US Foods® helps our customers make it, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. OUR PROMISE: WE HELP YOU MAKE IT: We've been in business for more than 150 years spanning five generations, building on a legacy that began with delivering supplies on wagon trains to the Western Frontier. Today, we’re a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and inside our doors you’ll find us developing leading-edge solutions to help our customers’ operations flourish.