Position Description
We are currently seeking a Transportation Logistics Router to be responsible
for utilizing dynamic routing tools to develop route plans and daily
maintenance of routing data. Routing plans should align to True North
(Customer 1st, Growth and Productivity, Employee Development, and Safety). The
Transportation Logistics Router supports the Logistics Center Manager to drive
productivity and efficiency within a region. Works closely with Transportation
Supervisors and local dispatchers on route execution and enhancements to
future route plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Customer 1 st :
• Maintains CUSTOMER 1ST CULTURE throughout entire Transportation Department.
• Ensures service team provides highest standard of customer service and
positively impacting customer service through efficient routing.
• Works proactively with transportation Team Members, as well as all other
functional operations (Plant, Sharps Management, Shredding, Specialty Waste,
etc.) to meet all customers’ expectations.
Company Growth:
• Maintains optimum utilization of resources including, but not limited to,
methods, procedures, structure, equipment, and personnel.
• Monitors route and work productivity, reports on trends, and recommends
changes to continually improve productivity and routing efficiency.
Works closely with the Logistics Center Manager on implementation of
recommended changes.
• Communicate driver performance compared to goal on a regular basis.
• Ensure accurate data for new customers. Review post route performance and
make adjustments to service time, time windows, and geo-
codes.
Team Member Development:
• Communicates performance standards and objectives;
• Monitors operations and work of all route Team Members.
• Keeps staff informed of current problems, changes, and new developments in
the department and company by conducting professional,
organized, and participative meetings.
**Compliance:
**
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, Local regulations and Company
policies and procedures, communicates issues and updates to
Transportation Team.
• Monitors and ensures that Team Members are performing their functions safely
and productively. Makes recommendations to prevent
accidents or Hours of Service issues.
Travel:
This position requires some travel during the first 3 months to:
· Learn about the business
· Build the relationship with key stakeholders that they would support
· Learn about the routing methodology in local markets to build
credibility
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience.
BS in a Transportation or Logistics related field a plus.
Three or more years of progressive waste, shredding or equivalent industry
experience in a routing capacity.
Demonstrates the ability to provide safe and regulatory compliant work
conditions for all Team Members.
Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to stay abreast of applicable
regulations and codes, as they apply to the waste industry and those specific
to area of responsibility.
Demonstrates sound knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be able to input, monitor and manipulate data within these applications.
Must have routing capability and/or direct past experience. Past experience
utilizing Roadnet Logistics Suite or equivalent routing software preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a
veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a
veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class.