Route Optimization Specialist & Logistics Coordinator

Green Zone Recycling - North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Green Zone Recycling in Durham, NC is seeking a Route Planner & Logistics Coordinator to optimize daily pickup routes, coordinate driver schedules, and improve transportation efficiency. You will analyze data, track performance, and collaborate with drivers and management to balance costs, service quality, and productivity.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits. No prior routing system is required; strong organizational and analytical skills plus a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Experience in organization, planning, and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and follow through on issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize daily pickup routes based on locations and priorities.
• Coordinate driver schedules to support transportation needs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce mileage and improve efficiency.
• Monitor route performance and address delays or discrepancies.
• Support customer service by ensuring timely pickups and adjustments.
• Analyze data and report findings to management.
• Adjust routes and schedules to solve problems as they arise.
• Suggest process improvements for routing and transportation performance.
• Handle data entry and maintain accurate information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Time management

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Route planning

Routing software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Route4Me

Samsara

Job description

Green Zone Recycling in Durham, NC is seeking a Route Planner & Logistics Coordinator to optimize daily pickup routes, coordinate driver schedules, and improve transportation efficiency. You will analyze data, track performance, and collaborate with drivers and management to balance costs, service quality, and productivity.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits. No prior routing system is required; strong organizational and analytical skills plus a willingness to learn