Route Planner (Transportation)

Imperial Dade•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Imperial Dade has a Roadnet Router role available in Savannah! Join our strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step if you are eager for your next opportunity. The Router/Dispatcher facilitates the efficient and timely delivery of customer orders using our Roadnet software package to generate the best possible routing solutions. The Router/Dispatcher monitors daily route performance and assists the Operations team in completing immediate route needs and adjustments. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm, with overtime and slight changes in schedule due to operational needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
1 - 3 years of distribution, logistics, transportation, or related work experience.
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational and process skills
Proficient in computer skills, including routing software applications

Responsibilities

Establish delivery routes that are cost-effective and compliant with Federal DOT guidelines
Utilize the Roadnet application to ensure delivery costs are held to company-expected run rates
Perform Roadnet application routing maintenance daily to ensure all locations have accurate information.
Route start times, pre/post trips, starting/ending depot, travel modes, color for mapping, assigned driver, equipment, and DOT road checks
Plan maintenance of equipment
Perform a recap of the previous day's actual routing results; make necessary changes/adjustments
Communicate efficiently with drivers on the road
Collaborate with management to modify routes to accommodate the customers’ needs
Maintain an exceptional level of customer service, quality, and satisfaction
Help reship & handle inbound returns
Track deliveries and make the necessary adjustments for drivers and customers