Title: Transportation Router

Pay Rate: $21/hr
Employment: Temp to Hire
Location: Lafayette Louisiana 70507

1st Shift Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm

Overview

The Distribution Router is responsible for scheduling and dispatch drivers for conveyance of products via radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for all Customer Service delivery and route set-up but not limited to Roadnet, and Mobile Cast software systems

Responsible for all other maintenance required for the efficient operation of software systems (e.g., Roadnet, Mobile Cast)

Works with branch driver supervisors to coordinate large special orders and to equalize the loads and stops on the route trucks

Works with Customer Service and Corporate information systems for nightly billing and end-of-day reports

Responsible for the printing and distribution of any reports extracted from software systems

Provide loading information to night supervisors as required

Route/dispatch an average of 17+ truck routes on a daily basis

Coordinate driver's routes according to customer requests, geographic considerations, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies

Notify drivers and warehouse supervision and/or management of schedules and assignments

Operate an automated routing computer system (e.g., RoadNet) and track schedules, changes in assignments/routes, and maintain follow-up information

Track and input driver mileage and hours within the recordkeeping system

Partner with the sales force and customer assistance to resolve shipping/delivery discrepancies or concerns regarding product arrival status

Make on-demand decisions to resolve issues efficiently with the least disruption to the dispatched route and customer

Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 years of experience

21 years or older

Experience working in Routing/Dispatch department

Knowledge with local metropolitan area and extensive understanding of local market's geography