Router -
About The Position
The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs. US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus. As a US FOODS® Transportation Route Planner, you will be responsible for scheduling and sequencing routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs (RoadNet and Mainframe). These routes will be built cost-effective and will match maintaining customer needs. Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks. Utilizing specified software, balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product and pallets to be loaded. Build cost-effective routes while maintaining customer needs. Work closely with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility. Prepare various reports on a daily basis, i.e. route changes request, sequence change requests, new customer request, etc. Maintains routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe). Great Transportation Router Planners are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Router strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery practicality.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ required
- A minimum of 4 years in related environment
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
- Must have computer skills – data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads.
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
- Possess ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence.
- Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs (RoadNet and Mainframe).
- Build cost-effective routes while maintaining customer needs.
- Route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.
- Balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product and pallets to be loaded.
- Work closely with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility.
- Prepare various reports on a daily basis, i.e. route changes request, sequence change requests, new customer request, etc.
- Maintain routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
