Route Optimization Specialist: Real-Time Logistics

Garda Security Group; Richardson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld seeks a Route Planning Specialist to optimize delivery routes, monitor operations in real time, and support issue resolution across logistics teams. This role focuses on cost-effective, on-time transportation and continuous process improvement.

The position entails coordinating routes, tracking performance, and collaborating with drivers and branches to maintain smooth operations in a dynamic logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Route coordination: plan and optimize delivery routes to meet schedules and reduce transportation costs.
• Real-Time Monitoring: track routes in real-time and address deviations to ensure compliance with planned routes.
• Issue Resolution Support: support resolution of route deviations by triggering actions and escalating unresolved issues or rerouting missed services.
• Performance Metrics: analyze basic KPIs such as Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Itinerary Accuracy for each route.
• Root Cause Identification: identify and analyze root causes of route deviations for process improvements.
• Communication Assistance: support communication with branches and stakeholders to convey route information and updates.
• Documentation Maintenance: maintain route plans and performance records, updating databases and documentation.
• Collaboration: work with logistics teams, drivers, and stakeholders to ensure coordination between route plans and operations.
• Continuous Learning: contribute to the improvement of route planning processes.
• Ad Hoc Support: assist in other duties and projects as assigned by senior route planners or management.

Job description

GardaWorld seeks a Route Planning Specialist to optimize delivery routes, monitor operations in real time, and support issue resolution across logistics teams. This role focuses on cost-effective, on-time transportation and continuous process improvement.

The position entails coordinating routes, tracking performance, and collaborating with drivers and branches to maintain smooth operations in a dynamic logistics environment.