Supervisor, Router/Dispatch

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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

SUPERVISION:

Router

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : VPO, Transportation Dept and Warehouse

External : Customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required

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.

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

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days

2. STAND Occasionally

3. WALK Occasionally

4. DRIVE Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally

2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally

3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely

4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds

5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally

2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally

3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely

4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds

5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Occasionally

Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse

1. Climb/balance Occasionally

Item: In/Out Trucks

1. Stoop/squat Occasionally

2. Kneel/bend Occasionally

3. Bend Occasionally

4. Reach above shoulder Occasionally

5. Grasp objects Frequently

Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel

1. Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift

2. Twisting Occasionally

EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*