Router

Division Router

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Division Router

Distribution Center Address : 6200 Gordon Food Service Drive, Concord NC

Are you all about planning and maintaining efficient transportation routes? Join our logistics team as a division router! You'll be responsible for routing customer orders in the most efficient way possible for multiple shipping facilities, collaborating with Transportation Manager on set-up and maintenance of route groups, creating and distributing reports, and more! Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development.

Pay : Salary starting at $68,000 depending on experience

Work Schedule :

• Sunday - Thursday, Sunday is 8am-12pm, Monday - Thursday 10am-7pm
• Flexibility with work schedule. Would need to be able to help other days to support while others are on vacation.

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Essential Functions :

Coordinates multiple shipping sites through implementation of RoadNet or Appian software to maximize efficiency of routes on a daily basis. Routes all customer orders in the most efficient way for multiple shipping facilities / branches while under constant time and accuracy constraints while adhering to established procedures, protocols, and customer commitments. Creates and distributes reports to internal and external customers, including completion of internal logs and reports necessary to the operation of the department. Collects and evaluates customer orders downloaded throughout the day. Performs manual entry of cross-dock orders into the routing software. Analyzes daily and / or weekly routing solutions to point out possible inefficiencies. Accommodates special customer requests / needs when possible. Collaborates with Transportation Manager on set-up and maintenance of skeleton route groups in Roadnet / Appian routing package. Notifies appropriate parties via phone or E-mail of completed routing files which may include external customers. May be required to fill in for others from time to time on different shift or day. Performs weekly maintenance in routing files of new or closed customers. Assists in archiving of route and order information throughout the week. Imports final route information into workbench. Collaborates with leadership team to help create efficient use of rolling stock. Collaborates with Transportation Manager in scheduling of all Drivers. Collaborates with Customer Service and Sales Team to solve customer issues as they arise. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Reasoning - ability to analyze traffic route and develop changes / improvements. Communication - standard & technical reading and writing skills, conversational and customer service oriented speaking skills. Self Management - ability to work individually and in team environment. Vocational - knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and smith systems (keys to driving). Must have experience with a mid to large size company with volume of 60+ routes. Excellent experience with MS Office. Ability to properly utilize routing software in the execution of the Essential Functions. Ability to utilize electronic data capture devices in the conduct of the Essential Functions.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.