Remote Route Optimization and Planning Specialist

Rentokil Pest Control North America; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rentokil Pest Control North America is seeking a Planning & Scheduling professional to optimize daily and weekly route plans for assigned branches. You will analyze plans, resources, and territory data while maintaining geographic codes and customer records.

The role requires routing software expertise, strong communication, and detail-oriented data analysis. You will report metrics daily to the Service Planning Supervisor and Branch Managers.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Routing and Scheduling software systems.
• Advanced knowledge of the company’s branch service department as it relates to resources, territory structure, advanced planning of recurring services and schedule availability for unplanned demand.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced skills with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, maintenance instructions, procedural manuals and/or government regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple, repetitive tasks.
• Basic understanding of texting software or other forms of software needed to accomplish this objective.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and the public.
• Basic knowledge of the company’s operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Creates route plans using work order data and route analysis software.
• Communicates routes within assigned territory to service personnel.
• Summarizes and reviews plans daily with the Service Planning Supervisor.
• Creates summary reports daily and provides to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Routing software

Scheduling

MS Office

Public speaking

Data analysis

Operations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Reading/comprehension

OS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dispatcher experience 1–2 years

Tools

Route analysis software

Job description

Rentokil Pest Control North America is seeking a Planning & Scheduling professional to optimize daily and weekly route plans for assigned branches. You will analyze plans, resources, and territory data while maintaining geographic codes and customer records.

The role requires routing software expertise, strong communication, and detail-oriented data analysis. You will report metrics daily to the Service Planning Supervisor and Branch Managers.