Route Settlement Specialist

Garelick Farms•Franklin, MA

About The Position

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Route Settlement Specialist position! We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities! Monday - Friday - 7:30AM - 4:00PM GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, prepare and reconcile delivery tickets, load sheets, and invoice sheets. Investigate over/shorts on load sheets and delivery tickets. Mark off tickets and load sheets against control sheet. Check information uploaded from technology devices and correct problems. Assist with PC system input and reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Office or related experience, including experience using computers
Able to work with accuracy and detail oriented
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to follow directions
Able to organize own work activities
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division,
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Proficiency and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years’ experience in route settlement, accounting, or inventory management preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Prepare, post, and reconcile delivery tickets, load sheets, and invoices
Investigate over/shorts on load sheets and delivery tickets. Audit/review driver paperwork for return to stock and product dumps and over/shorts
Investigate variances on all routes that impact product shrink including all return-to-cooler variances from daily route settlements
Verify tickets and load sheets against control sheet
Check information uploaded from handheld and other technology devices and correct problems
Monitor completeness of route settlement packages. Assist the distribution department with driver training around route settlement and end-of-day procedures
Confirm good returns are properly received by cooler with manager
Complete route settlement variance analysis (daily, weekly and monthly)
Coordinate between Distribution, Cooler and Route Settlement departments on missing paperwork documents, product returns, and product dumps
Problem solve and look for errors before completing customer invoicing
Analyze route discrepancies and communicate with Distribution Supervisors as necessary
Support and cross train to relieve other employees at facility who are on vacation, sick, etc.