Route Planner

Advanced Drainage Systems • N. Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. We are looking for a Route Planner to join our team! In this role, you will manage driver and customer relations through effective communication, planning, and problem-solving. You will also support dispatching and shipping tasks, serve as a backup for the Freight Manager, and be considered a potential successor to that role. If you are passionate about transportation logistics and creating efficient delivery solutions, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of office/computer experience
• 1–2 years of transportation experience (dispatch, driver, or administration)
• Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented
• Open-minded, curious, and effective communicator
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, time management, and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with FMCSA and State DOT requirements, including HOS rules

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inclusive work environment for drivers
• Schedule orders to meet on-time delivery dates and customer needs
• Confirm customer delivery details including address and contact information
• Communicate driver routes to ensure work-life balance and predictability
• Build executable loads and schedule delivery stops with safety in mind
• Maximize driver productivity and fleet asset utilization
• Optimize route efficiency by minimizing out-of-route miles
• Collaborate with CSRs and Sales on expedited orders and regional fulfillment
• Manage common carrier/UPS billing, RMAs, and TPA ship method communication
• Handle driver trip envelopes, trip entry, and log verification
• Audit BOLs and validate OTIFNE missed reason codes
• Manage backorders and future orders
• Support the Stop Work Authority Program
• Escalate concerns to the Freight Manager

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection. 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees