What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Planning Specialist position at Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona?
Primary City/State
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name
Courier Svcs-Ref Lab
Work Shift
Day
Job Category
Supply Chain
We're in search of an experienced Logistics professional to assist our Couriers and Dispatchers by planning and optimizing daily routes. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and at least 4 years of route planning experience. If this matches you, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today and come do great work on behalf of better health!
**This position is based in office so candidate will need to be local to the Phoenix/Greater Phoenix Area**
Position Summary
This position works collaboratively with operations to provide routine route optimiatzations, support route updates, manage existing routes within a route management system and develops routes needed for special projects. This position will perform all necessary duties of various Logistics positions at a high level to meet Logistics department needs and the needs of our clients and may be responsible for a technical and/or administrative area of focus.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
Job involves frequent communication in person, by phone or radio, and in writing, driving a car for long periods of time and making frequent stops for pickup and delivery. Ability to lift, push and carry up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name
Courier Svcs-Ref Lab
Work Shift
Day
Job Category
Supply Chain
We're in search of an experienced Logistics professional to assist our Couriers and Dispatchers by planning and optimizing daily routes. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and at least 4 years of route planning experience. If this matches you, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today and come do great work on behalf of better health!
**This position is based in office so candidate will need to be local to the Phoenix/Greater Phoenix Area**
Position Summary
This position works collaboratively with operations to provide routine route optimiatzations, support route updates, manage existing routes within a route management system and develops routes needed for special projects. This position will perform all necessary duties of various Logistics positions at a high level to meet Logistics department needs and the needs of our clients and may be responsible for a technical and/or administrative area of focus.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
Job involves frequent communication in person, by phone or radio, and in writing, driving a car for long periods of time and making frequent stops for pickup and delivery. Ability to lift, push and carry up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Route Optimization
- Organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
- Project management and Customer service principles.
- Lean experience.
- Logistics software implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Proficient in use of sophisticated transportation management software (TMS) programs
- Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- Four (4) years of logistics acumen and route planning experience.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy
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