Route Engineer

SUMMARY:

Primary function of this position is to maximize efficiency of the rolling assets of the company to include tractors and trailers. The Route Designer will work under the direction of the assigned Manager/Supervisor to maintain and improve utilization, update and implement systems, and drive efficiency in the transportation network efficiently and effectively. The position requires professional communications, computer, and presentation skills. Position represents the company in a positive image with employees, customers and the community always performing in a safe and ethical manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for coordinating and directing activities to provide managers and customers with logistics technology to ensure economical and effective support for Transportation and Warehouse Systems services.

• Lead supply chain improvement projects focused on improving all areas of our logistics operations, strategic initiatives, and/or space and capacity planning.

• Performs operational analysis, process improvement, capacity planning and project management. Responsible for the daily accurate tracking of company switcher tractors, trucks,

and trailers by location.

• Responsible for the efficient entry of into the company systems including 1MW /JIM, and efficiently extracting data for reporting

• Mine operational data to develop solutions and identify opportunities.

• Provide reports as required including but not limited to:

• Empty Miles by domicile (including)

• Miles by route, including OTR network

• Utilization by pickup/delivery

• Cross dock utilization

• Planned versus actual freight detail, trends

• Cost reporting to include fuel, maintenance, and revenue

• Driver utilization to include mileage and payroll detail

• Responsible for identifying revenue potential, and developing action plans to address

• Translate customer demand information into route requirements, and design efficient networks

• Correspond with Business Development team to meet customer requests regarding new business development transportation requirements

• Drive continuous improvement of the assigned responsibilities and operational utilization of TMW/IIM.

• Assist with movement of equipment for new locations.

• Required to adhere to all BLS policies, procedures, DOT and OSHA safety rules and regulations. Strict adherence to C-TPAT best practices

• Follows all workplace processes and standards in support of the ISO-9001:2015, ISO 1400 I :2015, and OHSAS 18000:2007

• Required to attend and complete all assigned company training

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may have supervisory responsibility.