The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs. 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).