Router - Sysco Kansas City (R16705) (Olathe, KS)

Router - Sysco Kansas City (R16705)

Company US0057 Sysco Kansas City Inc. Zip Code 66061 Minimum Level of Education High School or Equivalent Employment Type Full Time Travel Percentage 0 OVERVIEW We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We re looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. JOB SUMMARYFacilitate the efficient and timely delivery of customer orders through the use of Roadnet software packages and associated utilities in the generation of the best possible route solutions. In addition a router is responsible for creating routes that adhere to hours of service and weight laws and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIESRouting of all legitimate customer orders in the most efficient way possible for multiple shipping facilities while under constant time and accuracy constraints while adhering to established procedures protocols and customer commitments Plans routes. This includes integrating new customers into existing routes determining where new routes and shuttle yards are needed and planning for necessary route adjustments due to seasonality Analyzes existing routes for opportunities to reduced miles delivery days and hours to improve cost control and consistency of deliveries. Performs standard route maintenance to capture these changes Schedules drivers on a daily and or weekly basis to remain within overtime guidelines and hours of service laws and regulations including adjustments for volume and holidays. Also maintain and provide accurate daily loading and door information for the warehouse department Plans and prepares meetings and presentations for sales management and the executive staff to communicate proposed service areas and expense control opportunities Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations. Maintains Roadnet system Prepares reports for sales and management. Creates proposals for transportation management to improve efficiency customer service and safety. QUALIFICATIONSEducationHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED). College degree preferred. Professional SkillsComputer Skills MS Office (Excel). Analytical Mathematical Skills. Accuracy reliability and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Can add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10 s and 100 s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance. Able to prepare reports and business correspondence. Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Professional Skills. Demonstrate knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software and the ability to learn Sysco software and programs. Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. NOTICE The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are 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. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.