Route Optimization Specialist

Cedar Crest Dairy Inc; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Cedar Crest Dairy is seeking a Routing Coordinator to join our Transportation team in Hudsonville, MI. This hands-on role plans efficient delivery routes, coordinates with drivers and monitors routes throughout the day to keep deliveries moving on schedule.

You'll use Roadnet and other transportation software, balance windows and capacity, and solve issues as they arise. We value teamwork, reliability and a proactive approach to keep our family-owned dairy moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, dispatch, routing, logistics or a related field.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn transportation software quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with drivers and operations teams.
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make decisions quickly when plans change.
• Comfortable working with data and using it to identify problems and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build and adjust daily delivery routes using Roadnet and other transportation technology.
• Balance delivery windows, driver hours, route efficiency, vehicle capacity and customer needs.
• Review routes and make adjustments to improve efficiency and on-time performance.
• Help plan upcoming routes and prepare for changes in volume, staffing and customer needs.
• Assign routes and daily work to drivers.
• Communicate route information, changes and updates throughout the day.
• Monitor driver progress and help resolve delays, route issues or unexpected changes.
• Serve as a go-to resource for drivers when they need help with a route or delivery.
• Respond quickly to route disruptions, vehicle issues, customer changes and other transportation challenges.
• Work with Transportation, Warehouse and Customer Service teams to keep deliveries moving.
• Identify recurring issues and help develop practical solutions.
• Track route and delivery performance, including on-time service, route hours and efficiency.
• Review transportation data and identify opportunities to improve routes and operations.
• Help maintain accurate transportation records and reports.
• Help ensure routes and driver schedules comply with DOT requirements and hours-of-service regulations.
• Monitor transportation systems, including ELD and GPS information.
• Support a culture of safe and responsible driving.

Skills

Transportation experience

Computer skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Data-driven

Tools

Roadnet

Samsara

GPS

ELD

Job description

Cedar Crest Dairy is seeking a Routing Coordinator to join our Transportation team in Hudsonville, MI. This hands-on role plans efficient delivery routes, coordinates with drivers and monitors routes throughout the day to keep deliveries moving on schedule.

You'll use Roadnet and other transportation software, balance windows and capacity, and solve issues as they arise. We value teamwork, reliability and a proactive approach to keep our family-owned dairy moving smoothly.