Route Planning & Merchandising Specialist - Clifton Park, NY

Compass Group•Town of Clifton Park, NY

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Planning & Merchandising Specialist manages daily scheduling and merchandising activities for Smart Service routes while optimizing route efficiency and performance. This role leverages analytical skills, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize operational efficiencies and support business results.

Requirements

Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate business operations and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, analytics platforms, and related technology.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Analytics, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Experience in route planning, logistics, merchandising, inventory management, or related operational functions preferred.
Experience with route optimization, scheduling, and merchandising software preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily scheduling for vending and micro market routes.
Analyze route performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
Adjust route schedules based on business needs and operational requirements.
Provide operational updates and recommendations to improve route performance.
Utilize Cantaloupe scheduling software to plan and maintain routes.
Use Cantaloupe merchandising tools to optimize product assortment and route merchandising.
Communicate daily with the Pick Line Supervisor, Drivers, Customer Success Managers (CSMs), Dispatcher, and Service Manager regarding schedule changes, planogram (POG) updates, merchandising opportunities, missed picks, skipped stops, and other operational issues.
Partner with the Dispatcher and Service Manager to ensure proper device connectivity and telemetry communication.
Communicate scheduling and merchandising updates to key stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and operational insights.
Perform other duties as assigned.