Routing Manager

Columbia Distributing • Wilsonville, OR

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About The Position

The Routing Manager develops, implements, and manages routing strategies for delivery, merchandising, and sales resources. This role leads optimization projects, supports the Routing team, and coordinates with Sales and Operations leadership to achieve key business objectives. The manager drives continuous improvement, promotes a safe and positive work environment, and ensures compliance with company policies and state regulations. The position requires strong industry experience, technical skills, and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent management work experience .
• Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in Routing, Project Management, and optimization strategies.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years operations management experience.
• Lean Execution Experience.
• Experience with ERP and distribution systems, beverage and direct-store-delivery, and routing systems (VIP Beverage system Biz Stride, Roadnet Transportation Suite RTS a plus).
• Lean Methodology (Yellow belt or higher required).

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Process Development: Oversee and improve departmental processes and programs, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team; manage performance and hiring for Sr. Router Analysts, Router Analysts, Router Specialists, and Routing Technicians.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage departmental budget, labor, and expenses; direct resource utilization for delivery budgets.
• Communication: Keep the team informed of plans, actions, and developments; present initiatives and report progress to stakeholders.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety, compliance policies, and state liquor laws.
• Opportunity Identification: Evaluate routing opportunities in Delivery, Sales, and Merchandising; use systems to model scenarios for improved efficiency and customer service.
• Project Leadership: Lead projects using Lean methodology and project management tools; coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Use data analytics to identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and measure business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, Warehouse, Customer Service, IT, and other departments.
• Other Duties: Complete additional tasks or projects assigned.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
• Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicants may be eligible for incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees