Job Details
Summary
Router Technicians at Columbia Distributing are tasked with the planning and execution of daily delivery routes by using our routing software, currently BizStride. They continually maintain the information of our customers and territories as well as ensure efficient delivery routes are created and sent to our warehouses daily.
Primary Responsibilities
Execute optimized plans that deliver the most cost-effective Delivery, Sales, and Merchandising routes in accordance with daily business needs.
Maintain routes; work with sales, customer service, delivery, and warehouse departments to adjust and improve the efficiency of delivery routes.
Communicate to the warehouse and delivery team the next days' schedule.
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other teammates.
Actively Participate in branch meetings, assist in presenting supported initiatives, and assist in reporting progress to branch Leaders
Always demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values
Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.
Key Competencies Customer-focused: Put customers first and demonstrate a commitment to service leading to satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multifunctional and cross-departmental team to meet desired business goals. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of collaborative effort for collective goals.
Conflict management: Demonstrate the ability to manage different points of view to deliver a win-win solution.
Relationship management: The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: Sales, Delivery, Warehouse, Customer Service, IT, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple projects.
People Management
None
Work Environment
This job operates from our corporate office (Wilsonville, OR), mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Sunday through Thursday schedule. However, days/hours of work may vary.
Travel
Local travel only
Required Education and Experience High School diploma or GED required
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advance Excel
Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree
Beverage and direct-store-delivery experience
Routing systems knowledge and skills
Familiarity with Vermont Information Processing (VIP) Beverage system and Roadnet Transportation Suite (RTS) or other Routing software would be a plus
Familiarity with Biz Stride would be a plus
Compensation Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
Hired applicants may be eligible for incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses.
Reports to: Routing Director
Clasification: Non-Exempt
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Days Holiday Pay Competitive Health Insurance Plans 401(k) with company matching Short-Term Disability and More Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part-time.
AAP/EEO Statement
Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at (425)251-9300 or email ******** if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.
