Transportation Router - Day Shift
About The Position
The Transportation Router is an individual contributor responsible for creating, managing, and calculating delivery routes and delivery times, and making necessary adjustments for drivers and customers. The position reports to the Transportation Manager or Routing Supervisor and typically works Sunday through Thursday. The Router uses routing and other software systems, requires strong attention to detail and process skills, and may interact with drivers, sales, transportation, warehouse, and customer service personnel. The role also performs assigned duties to support the department and company.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 months of previous administrative experience.
- Basic to intermediate computer skills, including software applications and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of previous routing experience.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including routing software applications such as Roadnet and AS400, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Responsibilities
- Establish cost-effective delivery routes that comply with Federal DOT guidelines while maintaining acceptable customer service, quality, and satisfaction; use Roadnet to help keep delivery costs within company run-rate expectations.
- Establish routing procedures and schedules that optimize personnel and equipment use, with an emphasis on driver safety.
- Maintain Roadnet routing data daily, including standard routes, customer delivery requirements, geocoding, delivery days, time windows, service-time details and overrides, account types, meal breaks, route start times, pre- and post-trips, depots, travel modes, map colors, assigned drivers and equipment, DOT road checks, and equipment costing, restrictions, and capacities.
- Provide costing, off-day, maintenance, scorecard, customer, and KPI reporting at scheduled intervals.
- Review the previous day's actual routing results and adjust standard routes as necessary.
- Create maps and print driving instructions for drivers unfamiliar with assigned routes.
- Produce and distribute the driver manifest report nightly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) employer matching
- Education assistance
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunities
- Safe and inclusive working environment
- Rewards and recognition culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
