Transportation Route Planner

Jitsu•Carlstadt, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Transportation Planner to support and optimize last-mile delivery operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Planning Manager, this role is responsible for developing delivery plans, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics planning, with a keen ability to analyze data, solve problems, and enhance last-mile delivery strategies. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site in the warehouse, or more based on business needs.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in logistics planning, with a strong focus on last-mile delivery.
Proficiency in logistics software and route optimization tools.
Strong knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Slack.
Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions with an interest in utilizing AI to optimize workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Travel (1 week) is possible up to once per quarter outside of the local market.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement last-mile delivery plans that optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve on-time performance.
Ensure efficient allocation of delivery resources to meet service-level expectations.
Track and analyze On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Cost Per Box (CPB) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Leverage data-driven insights to recommend operational enhancements.
Work closely with transportation coordinators, facility operations managers, driver services, driver partners, and delivery service providers to enhance last-mile operations.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of delivery plans and resolve logistical challenges.
Proactively identify and address delivery inefficiencies, delays, and issues to improve overall performance.
Research and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement in last-mile logistics.
Prepare regular performance reports with detailed analysis of OTD, CPB, and other logistics metrics.
Maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to transportation planning.