Routing Specialist

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

• Perform daily truck building and routing using Pin Routes or equivalent
• Apply Freight costs per customer including stone hauling rates to orders accurately
• Assign carriers haulers or internal drivers based on cost and availability
• Verify the completion or complete load confirmations with carriers and brokers
• Optimize routes based on cart recoveries milage and customer windows.
• Manage Freight Program : negotiate carrier contracts set freight rates and ensure costs are applied per customer (including stone hauling).
• Liase with other departments to align shipping with sales and operations
• Handle escalated service failures or disputes with carriers / haulers.
• Working with the Traffic Manager review and renew contracts for next season with RFP Brokers and Carriers
• Determine billable rates for third-party trucking services
• Foster strong communication with other Willoway departments to ensure efficient transportation needs
• Work with software providers (Lakeshore PinRoutes etc.
• Act as a liaison between sales customers dispatching dock personnel carriers and brokers
• Oversee Lakeshore Logistics RFP process and review contracts with carriers. Work with the Traffic Manager to do so.
• Oversee truck routing and scheduling
• Oversee the Traffic Administrative Assistant duties and position. Responsible for annual performance review.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRAINING & BACKUP RESPONSIBILITIES :

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EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

3-5 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office 100%

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule start and stop times will vary based on Season

Spring 50 hours per week possible weekend work

Summer and Fall 40-50 hours per week

Winter about 40 hours per week

Average hours worked per year : 2200

HOURLY RATE RANGE $29 - $31 Based on Experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

Willoway Nurseries is proud to have a Drug Free Workplace Safety Program

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 29 - 31