Transportation Clerk LHP

Job Purpose/Objective:

The Transportation Clerk  is responsible for coordinating, planning, and overseeing nighttime and early morning Delivery Truck Driver routing.

Essential Job Functions: 
•    Create and build routes using Roadnet and MobileCast Programs
•    Work with the Transportation Department, Shipping Department, and Sales Department and interdepartmentally to manage supply chain logistics, including routing and truck utilization strategies to create greater efficiency. 
•    Handle internal challenges and elevated external client complaints and strive to find proactive ways to reduce them
•    Distribute the dispatch routing and all related information to the designated department representative in an accurate and timely manner
•    Anticipates and determines causes of delays in deliveries and takes appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
•    High School diploma, equivalency degree, or related experience                               
•    3 years management / supervisory experience
•    3 years using RoadNet and Mobile cast software programs
•    Prior experience working in a wholesale produce distribution and / or routing environment
•    Experience in fleet dispatching and routing internal fleet
•    Proficient in computer use with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Valid driver’s license: dispatch, routing and/or driving experience is a strong plus
•    Thorough understanding of all aspects of fleet management and operations procedures 
•    Able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment
•    Able to look at challenges and create long term solutions
•    Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff, and others
•    Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
•    Ability to deal with abstract and concrete information
•    Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, utilizing input from others as appropriate
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
•    Ability to resolve conflicts
•    Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
 

Salary : $20 - $22