Position Overview

Account for customer orders- spanning multiple distribution points and delivery regions- by creating the best possible routing solution to facilitate the efficient and timely delivery of customer orders at the lowest possible cost to our company. Daily variables such as weather, customer requests, and operational demands must be understood and manually incorporated into the final routing solution. While the financial impact of a router’s work is dependent on their assigned billings, their solutions directly impact the P&L. The average router has influence on nearly $7 million in annual transportation expense.

Job Description

Benefits Start Day one!

$20/hr or more DOE and skillset

M-F 8:30 am-5:30 pm, some weekend coverage

You Will Contribute By:

Manually manipulate the route planning software’s solution to optimize results by consolidating loads, re-sequencing stops, and/or holding small/unscheduled orders to later billing cycles.

Incorporate multiple customer requests within the routing solution, utilizing the most cost efficient avenue. May include off-schedule deliveries, non-standard delivery times, first or last stop delivery requirements, etc.

Communicate the plan of action to internal stakeholders, while capturing any incremental expense via the preferred method.

Finalize routing solutions within the established systematic framework and distribute reports necessary to downstream operational partners (warehouse, dispatch, etc.). The router is responsible for understanding and making these final decisions based on customer agreements, warehouse production rates, and fleet staffing.

Learning Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and executing timely delivery routes from multiple warehouses, ensuring compliance with delivery constraints and established protocols.

Priority Management: Learn to manage competing priorities to maintain network integrity and meet stringent deadlines.

Reporting Support: Aid in generating and distributing comprehensive reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification of operational inefficiencies to enhance productivity.

Independent Decision-Making: Assist in efforts to make decisions that positively impact customer experience and operational costs.

Network Optimization: Observe and support internal network movements, assisting in executing internal warehouse transfers to optimize combined commodity deliveries.

Data Entry Assistance: Provide support in conducting meticulous manual data entry tasks for cross-dock products, leveraging various data sources.

Communication Support: Assist in fostering proactive communication channels via phone and email, promptly addressing inquiries and requests to maintain exceptional customer service standards.

Environment:

Remote Office

Experience

2-3 years: Microsoft Office

Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain experience

Scheduling and time management skills

High sense of urgency and organizational skill

We offer:

Paid training

Weekly Pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401k)

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Transportation

Job Family: Transportation

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0642

ReqID: R-256503