Routing Technician

Columbia Distributing•Wilsonville, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Router Technicians at Columbia Distributing are tasked with the planning and execution of daily delivery routes by using our routing software, currently RoadNet. They continually maintain the information of our customers and territories as well as ensure efficient delivery routes are created and sent to our warehouses daily.

Requirements

Customer-focused: Put customers first and demonstrate a commitment to service leading to satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multifunctional and cross-departmental team to meet desired business goals. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of collaborative effort for collective goals.
Conflict management: Demonstrate the ability to manage different points of view to deliver a win-win solution.
Relationship management: The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: Sales, Delivery, Warehouse, Customer Service, IT, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple projects.
High School diploma or GED required
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advance Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Beverage and direct-store-delivery experience
Routing systems knowledge and skills
Familiarity with Vermont Information Processing (VIP) Beverage system and Roadnet Transportation Suite (RTS) or other Routing software would be a plus
Familiarity with RoadNet would be a plus

Responsibilities

Execute optimized plans that deliver the most cost-effective Delivery, Sales, and Merchandising routes in accordance with daily business needs.
Maintain routes; work with sales, customer service, delivery, and warehouse departments to adjust and improve the efficiency of delivery routes.
Communicate to the warehouse and delivery team the next days' schedule.
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other teammates.
Actively Participate in branch meetings, assist in presenting supported initiatives, and assist in reporting progress to branch Leaders
Always demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values
Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.