Transportation Route Planner
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. Routers must develop and optimize Transportation routes to maximize truck capacity utilization while minimizing total miles traveled through efficient routing strategies. US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.
Requirements
- Proficient on the computer.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to excel in time sensitive situations.
- Comfortable working in a demanding, fast paced and intense environment at times.
- A minimum of 2 years in related environment.
- Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.
- Develop and optimize Transportation routes to maximize truck capacity utilization while minimizing total miles traveled through efficient routing strategies.
- Work closely with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility.
- Communicate and assign drivers to routes or adjust dispatches as needed.
- Prepare various reports for Transportation Team on a daily basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
