Route Analyst
About The Position
Conklin Metal Industries has been in business since 1874 and as a business we supply sheet metal, HVAC components, duct fabrication materials, galvanized and slit coils, and mechanical pipe insulation to the construction and industrial trades. We run a tight regional distribution operation across the Southeast -- and we move our products on flatbed and conestoga trailers. We need a Route Analyst who owns the load planning process from start to finish. This is a judgment-driven, manual process -- not a system-generated one. If you can build a compliant mixed load plan in your head, communicate it clearly, and adapt when things shift at the last minute, we want to talk to you.
Requirements
- Flatbed and/or conestoga experience
- Background in distribution, wholesale, or a supply house
- Heavy industrial freight familiarity: coils, sheet metal, large-format building products
- Solid freight math: DOT weight limits, axle distribution, cube utilization, securement
- Clear communicator across operations and sales audiences
- Innovator profile only: TMS or routing software experience and systems implementation knowledge
Nice To Haves
- Thinks creatively -- you don't wait for a system to hand you the answer
- Knows industrial freight from the dock up: coils, sheet bundles, mixed flatbed loads
- Stays calm when the dock is full and everyone needs something at once
- Pushes back on unrealistic delivery commitments -- with data, not attitude
Responsibilities
- Build daily load plans for flatbed and conestoga trailers carrying mixed freight
- Account for weight, dimensions, and handling requirements across product types -- coils, sheet bundles, and insulation all load differently
- Sequence regional multi-stop routes to maximize efficiency and hit delivery windows
- Spot consolidation opportunities before trucks roll
- Flag underloaded or inefficient runs before they leave the yard
- Adapt in real time when orders change or equipment goes down
- Translate freight constraints to the sales team before delivery promises are made to customers
- Participate in daily ops handoffs to keep shipping and sales aligned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
