Transportation Route Planner Sr

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. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday from 12:30 pm until 9:00pm. Overtime may be required based on business needs. Rate of pay: $24.00 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: US FOODS is 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. Main ingredients of the job! 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: A minimum of 4 years in related environment. Will train in US Foods Systems. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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. 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 base rate for this role is between $19 - $29. EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status.