Coordinates all driver/spotter activities on a daily basis. Routes store orders for delivery and balancing loads while accommodating the needs of the Distribution Centers and the stores.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Accountable and Reports to: Transportation and Operations Distribution Management

* Review store orders utilizing CAM's/Prospero software to sequence the orders in the most economical delivery route

* Maximize trailer capacity within prescribed delivery windows

* Generate reports which contain shipping weight, pieces and cube, hazard manifests, and balance loads to accommodate store needs

* Releases the orders for the appropriate warehouse in a timely manner

* Plans the delivery of off pallets, post bills and Bulk distributions

* Helps direct activities on the dock by assisting in coordinating warehouse paperwork with the staff and communicates with dispatch as necessary (Bldg. K, FFC & A)

* Directs and coordinates spotting drivers' activities using PINC yard management software (Bldg. K, FFC & A)

* Schedule drivers by shift as needed to meet our shipping needs, meet our delivery schedules and inbound product from our vendor community for all commodities

* Schedule outbound routes for mileage third party stores

* Balance the work efficiently to best utilize drivers and meet DOT compliance

* Co-ordinate driver/tractor pairings to best utilize the equipment available using CAM's and Qualcomm

* Enter all scheduled work into our Dispatching system for proper identification of work shipped

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: (These are considered occasional in nature)

* Performs other functions as assigned by management SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

* Duties may be performed at a variety of locations

* Must be available to work flexible or unusual hours as needed, including weekends. Must be able to work with minimum supervision and possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Basic computer skills required

* Strong telephone skills with the ability to interact with and give directions to drivers

* Possess good oral and written communication skills, both with co-workers and over the telephone with outside and company personnel.

* Possess good math skills and figure aptitude.

* Possess good typing//keyboarding skills and other basic clerical skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Work will be performed under normal office working conditions in a temperature controlled

environment and on occasion incumbent will be exposed to fluctuation in temperature (depending on

building environment)

* Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

* Both the Router and 2nd desk Dispatcher jobs require periodic standing and walking

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

* Position requires use of calculators, personal computers, telephones, printers and other office

equipment.

CONTACTS:

* Has daily contact with co-workers, suppliers/vendors and customers.

 

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