Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Coordinator Traffic (Router)
Geismar, Louisiana•Full-time
$25 - $33 hourly
$25 - $33 hourly
About the Job
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma and 5 or more years of relevant experience required; Bachelor’s 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 Glazer's 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 applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's 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 Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. Southern Glazer’s has a proud history of consistently delivering impeccable service in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, and Canada. It’s all made possible by our employees. Our careers focus on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. Challenging our colleagues every step of the way, we provide the tools for them to grow, succeed and accomplish both their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service for our suppliers and our customers while we put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.Southern Glazer’s is nationally recognized by its supplier partners as well as by its customers for its state-of-the-art distribution capabilities and its leading-edge information technology. We also believe in the importance of giving back, being a socially responsible corporate citizen and making contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.