Remote Delivery Route Specialist

Placements24; United States; Remote; CAD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Cutting-edge routing software

Performance incentives

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Delivery Route Specialist to design and manage optimal delivery routes for a fleet operations. You will work remotely, using advanced routing software to create efficient, cost-effective schedules that maximize capacity and minimize travel time.

Strong analytical skills and independence are essential for driving data-driven improvements. The role offers fully remote work with access to cutting-edge routing tools and opportunities for growth in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning or logistics coordination.
• Experience with route optimization software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and remote-work capable.
• Excellent communication with dispatch and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles using specialized routing software.
• Analyze delivery data, including traffic patterns, delivery time windows, and vehicle capacities, to improve route efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce mileage, fuel consumption, and driver overtime through effective route planning.
• Communicate route plans and any necessary adjustments to dispatchers and drivers.
• Monitor route performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement of routing strategies.
• Collaborate with operations management to address logistical challenges and implement best practices in route planning.

Skills

Route optimization

Route planning software

Analytical skills

Remote work

Communication

Tools

Route4Me

Onfleet

Google Maps API

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Remote Delivery Route Specialist to design and manage optimal delivery routes for their fleet operations. Working remotely, you will leverage sophisticated software and analytical skills to create efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery schedules. This role is crucial for maximizing delivery capacity, minimizing travel time and fuel costs, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proficient with routing technology, and capable of working independently to drive logistical improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles using specialized routing software.
• Analyze delivery data, including traffic patterns, delivery time windows, and vehicle capacities, to improve route efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce mileage, fuel consumption, and driver overtime through effective route planning.
• Communicate route plans and any necessary adjustments to dispatchers and drivers.
• Monitor route performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement of routing strategies.
• Collaborate with operations management to address logistical challenges and implement best practices in route planning.

Requirements

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or a similar transportation role.
• Proficiency with route optimization software (e.g., Route4Me, Onfleet, Google Maps API).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent understanding of geographical areas and traffic dynamics.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup and manage tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills to interact with operational teams.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary and potential performance incentives.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge routing software and tools.
• Opportunities for professional growth in logistics optimization.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on data-driven solutions.