Transportation Router

Transportation Route Planner

The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs. We help you make it! 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.

Schedule : Monday - Thursday from 11 : 00 am until 8 : 00 pm. Overtime may be required on Sunday 1 : 00pm - 8 : 00 pm (Remote) based on business needs. Rate of pay : $23.47 per hour based on experience.

We are looking for Transportation Route Planners who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family. US FOODS has a lot to offer : the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded. We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work. Service recognition and employee rewards. Excellent leadership. Benefits start day one : medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

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.

What you bring to the table :

Education / Training :

• High School Diploma / required

Related Experience / Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Your efforts as a Transportation Planner (Router) the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $17.00 per hour and $25.00 per hour.

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