Traffic Coordinator - Distribution

Location: Indianapolis

What You Need To Know
  
 Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
  
 Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
  
 As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
  
 By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
  
 Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay range starting at $24.50 / hour - $28.50 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
  
  Overview
 The Distribution Router is responsible for scheduling and dispatch drivers for conveyance of products via radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.
 Primary Responsibilities
 Responsible for all Customer Service delivery and route set-up but not limited to Roadnet, and Mobile Cast software systems

Responsible for all other maintenance required for the efficient operation of software systems (e.g., Roadnet, Mobile Cast)
Works with branch driver supervisors to coordinate large special orders and to equalize the loads and stops on the route trucks

Works with Customer Service and Corporate information systems for nightly billing and end-of-day reports

Responsible for the printing and distribution of any reports extracted from software systems

Provide loading information to night supervisors as required

Route/dispatch an average of 17+ truck routes on a daily basis

Coordinate driver's routes according to customer requests, geographic considerations, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and company policies

Notify drivers and warehouse supervision and/or management of schedules and assignments

Operate an automated routing computer system (e.g., Road Net) and track schedules, changes in assignments/routes, and maintain follow-up information

Track and input driver mileage and hours within the recordkeeping system

Partner with the sales force and customer assistance to resolve shipping/delivery discrepancies or concerns regarding product arrival status

Make on-demand decisions to resolve issues efficiently with the least disruption to the dispatched route and customer

Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

 High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 years of experience
 Experience working in Routing/Dispatch department
 Knowledge with local metropolitan area and extensive understanding of local market's geography
 Must be at least 21 years of age Physical Demands

 Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
 Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
 Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations  
 Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
 Extended hours,…