Supply Chain Routing Specialist - Deerfield, IL

Vantive•Deerfield, IL

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Your role at Vantive The Routing Specialist is responsible for the route planning of deliveries to home dialysis patients, hospitals, and dialysis centers in diverse areas across their assigned region. This is accomplished by utilizing Vantive’s private fleet along with third party vendors. This position is accountable for assisting in minimizing freight costs, and meeting productivity goals to include; Private fleet budget, and private fleet utilization. The Routing Specialist also relies heavily on Vantive customer service, and Vantive field personnel to help meet these goals.

Requirements

1 plus years of experience in distribution and/or transportation are preferred.
High school degree or equivalent is required.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment and have independent self direction.
Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, use problem-solving skills, and make decisions.
Must have good working knowledge of PC.
Must have a demonstrated aptitude for data analysis, as the position requires the ability to assemble information, analyze, verify, and make recommendations based on the analysis.
Must be able to work from the Vantive Deerfield, IL office twice a week (16 hours)

Responsibilities

Maintain computerized routing environments by updating delivery time windows, pick-ups, redeliveries, geocodes and maintaining all appropriate data.
Utilize a computer routing system to assist in routing orders, pick-ups, and redeliveries, then analyze the outcome to develop the most cost efficient and customer service oriented routing scenarios on a daily basis.
Make sound financial decisions on orders not delivering on the private fleet while keeping customer service in mind.
Maintain open lines of communication with customer service and the warehouse staff.
Responsible for regional budget/forecast commitments.
Maintain daily and weekly warehouse driver schedule.
Develop and submit weekly analytical progress reports.
Routing Specialist may be required to cover teammate duties as assigned.