Solution Route Planner
Detalles del trabajo
- Recomendación de trabajo:
- 173322
- Ubicación:
- Providence, RI 02903
- Flexibilidad de ubicación:
- Remoto
- Categoría:
- Logistics and Warehouse
- Tipo de Empleo:
- Tiempo completo
- Estado Laboral:
- Exempt
- Fecha prevista de cierre:
- 25 de noviembre de 2025
- Base salarial
- Yearly
- Rango salarial
- $45000.00 - $81500.00 Annually ($21.63 - $39.18 Hourly)
- Marca
- UNFI
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
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Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
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UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
- Empresa:
- United Natural Foods Inc.
Indemnización laboral:
UNFI prevé pagar el salario mencionado (o dentro del rango salarial mencionado) para este puesto. El salario real, según corresponda, dependerá de ciertos factores; incluidos, entre otros, educación, experiencia laboral, formación y cualesquier requisitos previstos en los convenios laborales colectivos aplicables. UNFI está comprometida con la transparencia salarial, en virtud de la legislación estatal y local aplicable.
Beneficios:
En el caso de los puestos en Washington (o los puestos en los que se trabaje remotamente desde Washington), haga clic AQUÍ para conocer los detalles sobre el pago de licencias laborales específicas para Washington.
Los candidatos contratados para este puesto también serán elegibles para participar en los siguientes programas de beneficios: licencias pagadas; licencias por enfermedad; pago de vacaciones y licencia por maternidad/paternidad; Programa 401K; póliza con cobertura médica, odontológica, oftalmológica y seguro de vida, accidentes, muerte y pérdida de miembros; programa de seguro a corto y largo plazo por discapacidad; cuenta con gastos flexibles, cuenta de ahorro sanitario o ambas; sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de elegibilidad y los términos y condiciones de dichos programas, y sujeto a cualquier requisito previsto en los convenios laborales colectivos aplicables.
Solamente puestos de Ventas: en el caso de los puestos de ventas con base en comisiones, el rango mencionado representa un estimado de la compensación potencial por comisiones durante el primer año de un asociado; pero UNFI ofrece un mínimo de $680 a la semana para el periodo inicial. Después del periodo inicial, por tratarse de un puesto basado totalmente en comisiones, no hay un salario fijo. Los planes de comisiones de UNFI no tienen tope y las ganancias promedio dependen del territorio y de las ventas logradas, entre otros factores.
Las políticas de UNFI referentes a la compensación, los beneficios y las licencias pagadas están sujetas a cambios por decisión exclusiva de la compañía y acorde a la legislación aplicable. El aviso de empleo disponible no debe interpretarse como una oferta de empleo con ciertos términos, así como tampoco debe interpretarse como un mínimo garantizado.
Las solicitudes calificadas con antecedentes de arresto o condena se considerarán para empleo de acuerdo con la Ordenanza de Oportunidades Justas del Condado de Los Ángeles y la Ley de California Fair Chance Act.
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