Manager, Route Optimization

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a route planning and data analysis professional to optimize delivery networks across multiple states. You will analyze routing data, implement improvements, and collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to drive service levels and efficiency.

The role demands a bachelor's in supply chain or equivalent, 5+ years in route planning, and strong analytical, communication, and change-management skills. Proficiency with Omnitracs and related tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or equivalent degree and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in route planning.
• Analytical experience with knowledge of routing systems data.
• Mathematical/statistical abilities.
• Understanding of route planning technology tools and business processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate analysis results clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including linking business process improvements to KPIs.
• Experience in change management, specifically implementing and influencing change.
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other computer programs, including presentation software.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute reroutes supporting new business growth, acquisitions, seasonal solutions, and routine routing updates
• Support capital and resource planning to determine the appropriate number and type of vehicles and drivers
• Analyze data and systems to identify business challenges and provide root-cause and preventative solutions
• Establish customer-excellence benchmarks and work with sites to close performance gaps
• Perform regular reviews of routing performance
• Align with states on delivery-routing focus areas and service-policy management
• Lead market service-level improvement initiatives with sales, operations, finance, and leadership
• Support development and training of site routers and managers
• Serve as subject matter expert for Omnitracs Routing, Strategic Planner, Dispatch, and Insight
• Establish goals and monitor delivery frequency, on-time delivery, productivity, and database-maintenance progress
• Update and communicate routing standard operating procedures
• Lead development and implementation of routing training materials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Route Planning

Data Analysis

Change Management

Omnitracs Routing

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Omnitracs Routing

Strategic Planner

Dispatch

Insight

Job description

• Execute reroutes supporting new business growth, acquisitions, seasonal solutions, and routine routing updates
• Support capital and resource planning to determine the appropriate number and type of vehicles and drivers
• Analyze data and systems to identify business challenges and provide root-cause and preventative solutions
• Establish customer-excellence benchmarks and work with sites to close performance gaps
• Perform regular reviews of routing performance
• Align with states on delivery-routing focus areas and service-policy management
• Lead market service-level improvement initiatives with sales, operations, finance, and leadership
• Support development and training of site routers and managers
• Serve as subject matter expert for Omnitracs Routing, Strategic Planner, Dispatch, and Insight
• Establish goals and monitor delivery frequency, on-time delivery, productivity, and database-maintenance progress
• Update and communicate routing standard operating procedures
• Lead development and implementation of routing training materials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or equivalent degree and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in route planning
• Analytical experience with knowledge of routing systems data
• Mathematical/statistical abilities
• Understanding of route planning technology tools and business processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate analysis results clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including linking business process improvements to KPIs
• Experience in change management, specifically implementing and influencing change
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other computer programs, including presentation software
• Ability to multitask, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in route planning and data analysis, with a strong focus on improving service levels and operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing routing technology tools and developing training materials to enhance team performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Route Planning
• Data Analysis
• Change Management
• Omnitracs Routing
• Supply Chain Management

Hard Skills

• Route Planning
• Data Analysis
• Mathematical Abilities
• Statistical Abilities
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• KPI Linking
• Routing Technology Tools
• Performance Benchmarking
• Database Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Multitasking
• Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Industry Keywords

• Customer Excellence
• Service Policy Management
• Performance Gaps
• Market Service-Level Improvement
• Resource Planning

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Omnitracs Routing
• Strategic Planner
• Dispatch
• Insight