Route Controller

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Jun 2017
Closes
22 Jul 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Role Summary

Overall Purpose of Role

To support the GM with a cost effective and efficient route structure which meets the needs of the DX and provides excellent customer service levels

Essential Criteria

Main Responsibilities

-To provide accurate and detailed information relating to all route activity in an electronic version which will remain your DX route 'bible'.

-To provide a solid and reliable distribution base, working within a financially challenging, controlled and justifiable environment.

-To maintain, build and improve the C&D service to our customer base.

-To effectively carry out and record regular van audits.

-To carry out Exchange audits and communicate and record any observations and where necessary manage improvements.

-To maintain and build a professional and trustworthy relationship with the appropriate courier groups and customers while developing best practices and route structures within the business.

-Have a creative approach to challenge existing methodology and to implement improved service.

-To consider and understand the operational impact of new business and our ability to introduce it into a route structure successfully while considering cost factors and existing service levels.

-To support the implementation of best working practices within the service centre linked to the distribution process.

-To actively promote and arrange a high standard of health and safety within the site linked to the BRAC Team.

-To promote good employee relations and to effectively manage and develop the debrief function.

-To manage and control the compliance documentation for all contractors on a weekly basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

-Effective interpersonal skills within a distribution and customer service environment.

-Be reliable and flexible to meet the constant changes to the business.

-A commercial awareness that maximises revenue and growth through service excellence.

-The ability to maintain, build and develop a solid working relationship with the courier group in relation to compliance.

-PC literate (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint).

-Previous proven experience in a distribution background is required

Personal Specifications

-Excellent geographical knowledge of the region with a strong understanding of the road network.

-Good understanding of actual route activities including stops, drops and customer service expectations.

-Able to supply various cost effective distribution options to meet the needs of the business.

-To consider and recommend distribution alternatives which may be different to our existing distribution set up.

-Ability to create and maintain trust and confidentiality with all couriers and courier groups while continually looking to provide a positive working environment.

-Strong communication skills in all disciplines including written, oral, email and presentation

-Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to prioritise workload, generate ideas and recommend solutions

-An ability to work at a consistently high level of accuracy and be able to deliver reports on time.

-Strong interpersonal, listening, customer service and organisational skills.

-Ability to work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Why DX?

As the specialist provider of customer-driven solutions for the delivery of time sensitive, mission critical, two-man and high value deliveries, DX routinely handles goods from many etailers, high street retailers including homeware, and a wide range of items from many industry sectors including legal papers, jewellery, optical lenses, pharmacy items and high street fashion.

We think we are more than just a delivery company. We know each consignment tells a story and we know that for someone somewhere, it'll make their day or not if we fail.

It could be a passport for a ski holiday. The watch that'll make the perfect birthday gift, or the commercial contract giving a client's overseas expansion the green light