Route Optimization Specialist — Logistics & Planning

Performance Food Group; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in the United States is seeking a Router to create and manage delivery routes, optimize scheduling, and support drivers and customers. The role collaborates with transportation, drivers, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient routing and accuracy.

The position requires attention to detail, routing software experience, and proficiency in MS Office. It typically operates Sunday through Thursday with a focus on cost-effective, compliant routing practices.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years distribution, logistics, transportation or related work experience.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills including routing software applications (Roadnet, AS400) and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Establish delivery routes that are cost effective and compliant with Federal DOT guidelines while maintaining customer service.
• Establish routing procedures and schedules to optimize personnel and equipment usage with driver safety in mind.
• Maintain Roadnet data daily to ensure accurate, timely information (standard routes, delivery requirements, geo-coding, time windows).
• Provide costing, off-days, maintenance, scorecard, KPI reporting.
• Recap previous days routing results and adjust standard routes as needed.
• Create maps and printing driving instructions for unfamiliar routes.
• Produce and distribute nightly driver manifests.
• Build and maintain truck routes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Roadnet

AS400

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Performance Food Group in the United States is seeking a Router to create and manage delivery routes, optimize scheduling, and support drivers and customers. The role collaborates with transportation, drivers, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient routing and accuracy.

The position requires attention to detail, routing software experience, and proficiency in MS Office. It typically operates Sunday through Thursday with a focus on cost-effective, compliant routing practices.