Logistics Router & Route Optimization Specialist

Performance Foodservice; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Augusta, ME is seeking a detail-oriented Router to join our Transportation team. This in-office role focuses on creating and optimizing daily routes to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries while meeting safety standards.

You will analyze data, use routing software, and collaborate with drivers and other departments to keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, routing, or related field.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize daily delivery routes for drivers and customers.
• Analyze route efficiency, delivery times, mileage, and service requirements.
• Utilize routing software and transportation systems to build and maintain route plans.
• Ensure routes comply with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate customer delivery information, time windows, service requirements, and route data.
• Generate route reports, manifests, maps, and driver instructions.
• Review prior-day routing performance and make adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales, and Drivers to resolve routing and service challenges.
• Support key performance metrics related to cost, service, productivity, and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Logistics

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Routing software

Outlook

Word

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Augusta, ME is seeking a detail-oriented Router to join our Transportation team. This in-office role focuses on creating and optimizing daily routes to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries while meeting safety standards.

You will analyze data, use routing software, and collaborate with drivers and other departments to keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied.