Master Route Optimization Lead

Phase2 Technology; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service seeks a Strategic Routing Lead to drive network-wide route optimization using data analytics to maximize truck utilization and minimize miles. You will develop robust routing strategies that cut fuel and maintenance costs while enhancing safety.

Collaborating with local field operations and sales, you will create SOPs, standardize routing documents, and enable dispatchers with precise daily routing templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Transportation required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive routing or transportation experience in food distribution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to drive ROI.

Responsibilities

• Perform Strategic Routing Optimization monthly across divisions.
• Analyze historical plan vs. actual performance and routing times.
• Collect and clean data, align routing parameters, run multiple scenarios.

Skills

Routing optimization

Logistics planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Transportation

Tools

Descartes OnDemand

Descartes WinRoute

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Gordon Food Service seeks a Strategic Routing Lead to drive network-wide route optimization using data analytics to maximize truck utilization and minimize miles. You will develop robust routing strategies that cut fuel and maintenance costs while enhancing safety.

Collaborating with local field operations and sales, you will create SOPs, standardize routing documents, and enable dispatchers with precise daily routing templates.