Real-Time Route Optimization Specialist

GardaWorld; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld is seeking a Route Planning Specialist to optimize delivery routes, monitor performance in real time, and support cost-effective transportation across our logistics network.

You will collaborate with branches, drivers, and operations to improve route efficiency, track KPIs, and ensure adherence to schedules while learning and contributing to continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Route Coordination: Assist in planning and optimizing delivery routes to meet schedules and reduce transportation costs.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Track assigned routes in real-time, promptly addressing deviations to ensure compliance with planned routes.
• Issue Resolution Support: Support the resolution of route deviations by triggering appropriate actions and escalating unresolved issues as needed or rerouting any missed services.
• Performance Metrics: Assist in analyzing basic KPIs such as Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Itinerary Accuracy for each route.
• Root Cause Identification: Participate in identifying and analyzing root causes of route deviations, providing insights to the team for process improvement.
• Communication Assistance: Support communication with branches and stakeholders to convey route information, adjustments, and updates.
• Documentation Maintenance: Assist in maintaining route plans, adjustments, and performance records, updating databases and documentation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with logistics teams, drivers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination between route plans and operations.
• Continuous Learning: Actively learn and contribute to the improvement of route planning processes, offering suggestions for enhanced efficiency.
• Ad Hoc Support: Assist in other duties and projects as assigned by senior route planners or management.

Skills

Route optimization

Real-time monitoring

Logistics coordination

KPIs tracking

Job description

GardaWorld is seeking a Route Planning Specialist to optimize delivery routes, monitor performance in real time, and support cost-effective transportation across our logistics network.

You will collaborate with branches, drivers, and operations to improve route efficiency, track KPIs, and ensure adherence to schedules while learning and contributing to continuous process improvements.