Routing Analyst - West Coast Region – Los Angeles

Department: Sales & Operations – DSD Productivity
Position: Routing Analyst
Location: West Coast Region (Flexible)
Reports To: Manager, DSD Productivity
Travel: Up to 50%
Compensation: Salary + Bonus


Job Number: DFG-2008-527

General Position Description:
Reporting to the Manager - DSD Productivity, as part of the national DSD Productivity Team, this person must possess the practical knowledge and skills necessary for national DSD route planning operations, including continuous improvement of the distribution system through improved route design and service frequency optimization, as well as the vision to challenge and improve our current system. This person must possess excellent skills in analysis, communication, organization, task management, and PC & Internet/Browser based systems.

Position Requirements:
Knowledge (technical skills, educational background, and required work experience):
? 3-5 years experience in route operations/SC logistics (delivery/pick-up, service, repair, etc.)
? 3-5 years experience utilizing route planning software (Roadnet Transportation Suite preferred) for Route Design & Service Frequency Optimization
? Understanding of Labor Demand/Capacity analysis, planning, and management
? Understanding of dynamic & static routing theory, routing logic and algorithms, and application of that knowledge to improve desired result
? MS Windows and MS Office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
? Proficiency or ability to quickly learn Dreyer's systems
? Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Skills:
? Adaptable – Adjust approach to match varied task requirements; Adjust behavior to others' styles; Change priorities to meet changing demands; Adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.
? Applied Learning - Actively participate in learning activities; Quickly gain knowledge, understanding, or skill; Apply knowledge or skill.
? Attention to Detail/Quality Orientation - Accuracy and high standard of work.
? Change and Innovation - Embrace change as an opportunity, not a problem; Develop and encourage entrepreneurial or non-traditional solutions within the company and for customers; Tolerate ambiguity and stress.
? Collaboration/Teamwork – Effectively within and outside the formal line of authority.
? Communication – Excellent written and oral. Express ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Organize the communication; Maintain audience attention; Adjust to the audience; Ensure understanding; Adhere to accepted conventions; Comprehend communication from others.
? Execution - Bias towards action. Desire to learn and “Make a Difference”
? Individual Initiative – taking prompt, self directed action to accomplish objectives.
? Organizational Awareness – having sufficient knowledge of the organization to identify problems and opportunities.
? Problem Solving - Strong fact-based, data driven analytic skills. Practical thinker with good judgment skills.
? Time management (Planning & Organization) – Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Prioritize activities and assignments; Determine tasks and resources; Schedule appropriate amounts of time for completing work; Leverage resources; Stay focused.
? Vision - Forward thinker able to challenge and improve our system.

Position Responsibilities:
? Perform fact-based, data driven analysis, and modeling on significant amounts of data across all distribution routes, for purposes of turning it into actionable information
o Analyze distribution system & expense to evaluate static and dynamic routing opportunities.
o Analyze historical service data, forecasted service demands, & labor headcount models to develop recommendations to improve labor demand/capacity management.
o Analyze distribution system and present findings & recommendations to promote an understanding of the costs, and drive cost reduction.
? Run “what if?” scenarios and planning sessions
o Use to determine the efficiency of our distribution system
o Plan for changes in sales & distribution structure of local markets
o Anticipate effects of seasonal fluctuations, new product lines, or acquisitions
o Double Application (night-routing) scenarios
o Balance workloads and match our resources with our needs, providing fair and predictable workdays for Delivery Agents, Presale Agents, Route Sales Reps and Merchandisers.
? Work directly with local Profit Center management (Sales, Delivery, and Distribution managers) to improve the distribution system through improved Route Design & Service Frequency Optimization
? Constantly monitor and analyze the distribution system to ensure it is optimized for changing customer demand and aligned with business goals

Benefits:
Dreyer's employees enjoy a values-centered corporate culture, a friendly, casual work environment, comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), and pension), competitive compensation, and all the ice cream you can eat!

This description should not be construed to contain every function, responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions assigned.

EOE M/F/D/V
Dreyer’s/Edy's Grand Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.

All qualified candidates must express interest by applying and submitting a resume on-line.

Deadline for applications is March 21, 2008.

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