Purpose:   

The Solution Route Planner is responsible for designing and enhancing delivery routes that ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of perishable and non-perishable goods to customers and distribution centers. Through utilization of routing software, this position will manage changes or disruptions to routes, communicating with stakeholders in Outbound Transportation, Operations, Customer Experience, or Sales any updates to scheduled routes.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain route plans for daily, weekly, and seasonal deliveries for UNFI distribution centers based on order volume, delivery windows, traffic patterns, vehicle capacity, and customer requirements utilizing routing software programs

• Monitor route performance, including on-time delivery rates, mileage, fuel usage, and driver hours while identifying continuous improvement opportunities ensuring all routes are DOT compliant

• Timely release of planned routes to the warehouse for batching validating all orders are sent through RoadNet without issue

• Review routes for max cube utilization and potential route reductions

• Plan backhauls in the most efficient manner communicating schedules to the DC

• Manage exceptions and provide quick, data-driven decisions during disruptions (weather, road closures, equipment failure, etc)

• Prepare and present reports to management regarding KPI and routing efficiencies

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

Education:

• Associate’s Degree and/or equivalent related experience

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in route planning or logistics coordination, preferably in grocery or food distribution

• Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet operations

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Proficiency in routing and logistics software, preferably RoadNet or similar programs

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, associates, and customers

• Adapt well to and initiates change within the organization

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

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