Routing Supervisor - Chicago Metro - US Foods

Bensenville, IL 60106

About the Job

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner.

Experience in routing employee drivers within the Chicago Metro area is extremely preferred!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision and support of the router
Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
Analyze existing routes and drive improved efficiencies
Work closely with sales and warehouse departments to determine delivery feasibility
Lead the weekly Ops/Sales Routing meeting
Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various reports on a daily basis and/or weekly, i.e. route change requests, sequence change requests, new customer requests, Etc.
Maintains routing software system parameters (Roadnet and Mainframe)
Strategically drive changes to processes in order to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction

SUPERVISION:

Router

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: VPO, Transportation Dept and Warehouse
External: Customers

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalentrequired

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work. Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations.

Related Experience:

Strong Proficiency With Microsoft Office Suite (I.E. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, And Access)
Proficient in Routing Software required
Strong Aptitude For Assessing Large Datasets And Deriving Key Performance-Related Insights. Strong Knowledge of Analyzing Routes required
Effective Communication Teaming Skills; Capable Of Developing Alignment Across Logistics Functions And Other Departments

Physical Requirements:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days
STAND Occasionally
WALK Occasionally
DRIVE Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

Push/pull Occasionally
- Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse
Climb/balance Occasionally
- Item: In/Out Trucks
Stoop/squat Occasionally
Kneel/bend Occasionally
Bend Occasionally
Reach above shoulder Occasionally
Grasp objects Frequently
- Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel
Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift
Twisting Occasionally

About US Foods:

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS US Foods® helps our customers make it, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. OUR PROMISE: WE HELP YOU MAKE IT: We've been in business for more than 150 years spanning five generations, building on a legacy that began with delivering supplies on wagon trains to the Western Frontier. Today, we’re a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and inside our doors you’ll find us developing leading-edge solutions to help our customers’ operations flourish.

Source : US Foods