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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 premier 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.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

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.

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

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

+ Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods

+ May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater

+ May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

_This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test, including a marijuana test._

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 or 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.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 or 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.