Transportation Route Planner

US Foods

Cincinnati, Ohio

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$30
LOCATION
Cincinnati, Ohio
POSTED
7 days ago
Join Our Community of Food People!

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

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it!

Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

  • Weekly Pay!
  • Low-Cost Benefits on Day 1!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), etc.
  • Enhanced 401k – automatic 2% Company contribution + 100% match up to 6% = FREE $$$ (up to 8% Company contribution).
  • Strong Safety Culture, and much more!  Excellent Local Leadership.

Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday
12PM - 9PM 
**Shift schedule is subject to change to 11AM-8PM**

Main Ingredients of the Job:
  • Utilizing multi-stop route planning software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.
  • Utilizing routing software, balance case 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, Decartes, DRP - Distribution Route Planning Software).

RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager; Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates; Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks.
External: Customers.

What You Bring to the Table:
Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Related Experience: A minimum of 4 years in related environment.

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.
  • Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
  • Must possess the ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence.
  • Must have the ability to work scheduled hours (100% on site) and any required overtime.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19 - $29 per hour.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** 


About US Foods:

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 nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.

About the Company

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As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production