Route Planner I at United Natural Foods Inc in Hopkins, Minnesota

Job Description:

Purpose:

Drive delivery efficiencies using routing software to optimize fleet utilization and cost. Provide exceptional customer service through planning optimal routes and meeting customer commitments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for efficient processing of daily routes and special deliveries for regional DC's utilizing RoadNet
• Maintain daily routing processes and procedures
• Validates all orders drop into RoadNet
• Analyzes routes for efficiencies
• Review routes for max cube and potential route reductions
• Plan backhauls in most efficient manner and communicate them with DC
• Ensure all routing is DOT compliant
• Releases routes to warehouse for batching
• Perform to expected level of router KPI's to be determined by Management
• Additional work as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Associate's Degree and/or equivalent related experience

Experience:

• 2 related experience
• Transportation experience preferred

Knowledge:

• Understanding of DOT hours of service guidelines
• Strong knowledge of geography

Skills/ Abilities:

• Understands procedures in other areas of the transportation department for a more global comprehension of all processes
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Capability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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