Traffic Coordinator

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC is seeking a Distribution Router to schedule and dispatch drivers for product deliveries. You will use RoadNet and Mobile Cast to transmit assignments and generate daily progress reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating with branch supervisors, ensuring efficient route loads, and assisting with nightly billing alongside Customer Service and IT teams. The role requires 21+ and routing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of experience.
• Experience in Routing/Dispatch is required.
• Knowledge of local metropolitan area geography is essential.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers for product conveyance via radio, telephone, or computer.
• Coordinate with branch driver supervisors to manage large orders and balance routes.
• Handle nightly billing and end-of-day reports with customer service and IT systems.
• Print and distribute reports extracted from software systems.

Skills

Routing/Dispatch

Local geography knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RoadNet

MobileCast

Job description

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 North America's largest total beverage 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 of $27.00 - $32.00 / hour plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Mid-shift schedule - Typically, Monday - Thursday starting at 10:00AM until 8:00PM.

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 (DOT) regulations and company policies
• Notify drivers and warehouse supervision and/or management of schedules and assignments
• Operate an automated routing computer system (e.g., RoadNet) 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

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 48pounds
• 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, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff­irmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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