Supervisor, Router/Dispatch Ii

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner.

• This position requires someone who can work in a fast-paced environment and is a strong team leader, possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal.
• Strategically drive changes to processes in order to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction.
• Analyze existing routes and drive improved efficiencies.
• Maintains routing software system parameters (Roadnet and Mainframe)
• Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with Managers, Delivery personnel, and Sales personnel.
• Supervision and support of the router
• Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations.
• To routinely review performance on routes and recommend changes to improve service and efficiency.
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various reports on a daily basis and/or weekly, i.e. route change requests, sequence change requests, new customer requests, Etc.
• Analyzes daily and/or weekly routing solutions to point out possible inefficiencies.
• Work closely with sales and warehouse departments to determine delivery feasibility.
• Lead the weekly Ops/Sales Routing meeting.
• Strong analytical skills, using available data to determine areas of possible improvements.

• College degree preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 3-5 years of routing experience preferred.

• Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job.
• Able to plan, prioritize and complete multiple tasks under high pressure environments.
• Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates.
• Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations.
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Highly organized, have great interdepartmental skills, customer focused, team oriented with attention to detail.
• Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.

• Proficient in Routing Software required
• Strong Proficiency With Microsoft Office Suite (I.E. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, And Access)
• Effective Communication Teaming Skills; Capable Of Developing Alignment Across Logistics Functions And Other Departments
• Strong Aptitude For Assessing Large Datasets And Deriving Key Performance-Related Insights. Strong Knowledge of Analyzing Routes required