Coordinator Traffic (Router)

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazers isnt just one of Forbes Top Private Companies; its a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazers is proud of its well-earned positive reputation continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued supported and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage dental and vision plans tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts disability coverage life insurance plans and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance a wellness program parental leave vacation accrual paid sick leave and more.

By joining Southern Glazers you would be part of a team that values excellence innovation and community. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Distribution Router is primarily responsible for generating daily delivery routes for the state by utilizing route planning software.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and maintaining routes utilizing Omnitracs route planning software for all delivery areas across the state
• Work with internal teams to ensure efficient operation of logistics/routing software and tools
• Responsible for analyzing historical routes and delivery information to design optimal and efficient delivery routes to improve service levels
• Responsible for leading routing optimization efforts including customer service window accuracy and improving on-time delivery
• Manage and update routing software with new customer account data
• Coordinate routes according to customer service windows geographic considerations and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies
• Work closely with cross-dock leadership teams to partner on route planning stop sequence resources etc.
• Partner with Warehouse Operations and Customer Service to resolve shipping/delivery discrepancies or concerns
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 or more years of relevant experience required; Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience working in Logistics or Routing department
• Extensive understanding of the state market geography
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in mapping GPS and logistics or routing software
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze customer geography and routing data
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Organization & Accuracy: Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking bending reaching standing squatting and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during October November and December and other peak periods
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• May require lifting/lowering pushing carrying or pulling up to 48lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test including a marijuana test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits an Affirmative Action/EEO employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicants arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience knowledge skills abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazers pay bands or ranges.

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