Logistics Analyst — Route Optimization & Driver Safety

FlexCare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

ESPP

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Logistics Analyst to coordinate drivers, trucks, and containers, ensuring capacity, productivity, and responsive service for customers. The role emphasizes safety, customer experience, and productivity while driving continuous routing improvements.

Responsibilities include route analysis, daily planning, data interpretation, and collaboration with drivers and Operations Management to optimize efficiency and meet service commitments.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Skillful with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience in a customer-facing position.
• Two years of prior experience working in a Dispatcher or similar leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Analyze daily route information and implement changes to improve routing efficiency.
• Respond to same-day changes and plan for next-day service needs.
• Close routes on time by verifying data accuracy.
• Proactively address issues while trucks and drivers are in transit.
• Manage driver safety and asset protection; provide guidance to drivers.
• Collect and analyze logistics data to improve routing accuracy.
• Maintain constant communication with drivers about route progress.
• Evaluate and address driver performance issues for resolution.
• Understand route sequencing to drive efficiency.
• Schedule customers for missed pickups and service commitments.
• Educate drivers on missed pickups and develop avoidance strategies.
• Create routes with maximized capacity and review loads per driver per day.
• Monitor routing activities to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

MS Office proficiency

Customer-facing experience

Dispatcher leadership (2 yrs)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Logistics Analyst to coordinate drivers, trucks, and containers, ensuring capacity, productivity, and responsive service for customers. The role emphasizes safety, customer experience, and productivity while driving continuous routing improvements.

Responsibilities include route analysis, daily planning, data interpretation, and collaboration with drivers and Operations Management to optimize efficiency and meet service commitments.