Router

Description: ** Schedule: 8am - 5am Monday- Friday, must be flexible to work evenings &weekends ** POSITION SUMMARY: The Router is responsible for scheduling, planning, and routing orders to sites utilizing available routing tools to develop route plans according to established scheduling and routing guidelines. This role works closely with Transportation Supervisors and other Houston Food Bank personnel on route scheduling, planning, and assigning/allocating available resources (drivers, equipment, contract carriers, etc.) to ensure routing meets customer requirements. This position, with the leadership team, proactively works on routing projects and running “What If” scenarios to drive productivity, efficiency, and expense/cost control within the service area. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Utilizes available dynamic logistics and routing technology to develop and manage route plans and daily maintenance of routing data based on the destination, shipment size, available fleet vehicles, and customer time requirements as well as other customer needs for each delivery address. Develops the most cost-effective and efficient routes while achieving service requirements. Verifies equipment and vehicle “readiness” with Logistics Management. Sets up daily equipment and vehicle assignments for drivers. Oversees routes and reroutes based on feedback from the Transportation team. Works with Transportation Management on routing projects and running “What If” scenarios to drive productivity and efficiency within the service area. Verifies orders, including re-deliveries to be routed daily with all departments (i.e., Program Services, Brighter Bites, School Market, Teacher’s Aid, Kids’ Café) to ensure that all orders are entered into the system. Provides timely reports to Transportation Management. Acts proactively in researching advancements in routing and technology to continuously improve routing processes and fleet efficiency. Proactively communicates all issues that impact service to our customers to Transportation Leadership. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate required 1 to 3 years of experience within the distribution and/or transportation industry Experience using routing and scheduling software and GPS systems preferred Experience in planning and managing route activity preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations as it pertains to commercial drivers’ hours of service and truck size/weight configurations Knowledge of the distribution and transportation industry Advance knowledge of Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management system software Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to work with a diverse populati…

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