Hybrid Route Optimization Manager: Driving On-Time Delivery

Breakthru Beverage Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health care benefits

Life insurance

Time off benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group in Minneapolis seeks a Manager, Route Optimization to lead market reroute projects, standardize SOPs, and drive on-time delivery while reducing waste and cost. The role collaborates with site leadership, sales, and finance.

You will analyze routing data, manage tools such as Omnitracs Routing and Strategic Planner, and mentor site routers. A Bachelor’s in supply chain and 5+ years in route planning are expected, with a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience in route planning.
• Analytical experience with routing data.
• Strong math/statistical abilities.
• Experience with route planning software/tools.
• Excellent communication of analysis results.
• Data gathering and KPI linkage to improvements.
• Change-management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office and related software.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute reroutes to support new business growth, acquisitions, seasonal solutions, and routine routing updates
• Support capital and resource planning for vehicles and drivers
• Deep dive into data to provide root cause and preventative solutions
• Establish benchmarks with sites to close performance gaps
• Perform regular reviews of routing performance
• Gain alignment with states on delivery routing and service policy
• Lead service level improvement initiatives in the market
• Support development and training of site routers and managers
• Subject matter expert for routing systems: Omnitracs Routing, Strategic Planner, Dispatch, and Insight
• Establish goals and monitor progress: Delivery frequency guidelines, On-time Delivery, Productivity Targets, database maintenance
• Continuously update routing SOPs and develop training materials
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Route planning

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Change management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Omnitracs Routing

Strategic Planner

Dispatch

Insight

Job description

Breakthru Beverage Group in Minneapolis seeks a Manager, Route Optimization to lead market reroute projects, standardize SOPs, and drive on-time delivery while reducing waste and cost. The role collaborates with site leadership, sales, and finance.

You will analyze routing data, manage tools such as Omnitracs Routing and Strategic Planner, and mentor site routers. A Bachelor’s in supply chain and 5+ years in route planning are expected, with a flexible hybrid schedule.