Summary Router Specialists at Columbia Distributing are tasked with the planning and execution of daily delivery routes by using our routing software, currently Roadnet. They continually maintain the information of our customers and optimize delivery routes daily. This is a vital role in our Company that communicates with our Sales and Operations teams, providing data-based solutions for important decisions made daily, monthly, and yearly. Primary Responsibilities - Execute optimized plans that deliver the most cost-effective Delivery, Sales and Merchandising routes in accordance with daily business needs - Maintain optimized routes; work with sales, customer service, delivery, and warehouse departments to adjust and improve the efficiency of delivery routes - Communicate to 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 - Lead and engage in branch meetings, present supported initiatives, and report 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 Lift/carry up to 75 lbs. Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position, Sunday through Thursday schedule, 9 am to 6 pm with flexibility in line with potentially a later start and flexible work in line with the company policy. Travel - Local Travel Only Required Education and Experience - High school diploma or GED required - Technical Skills: Intermediate 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) a plus Compensation - Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to 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 are able to 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. Salary: $26.50 per hour. Reports to: Routing Manager Clasification: Non-Exempt