Route Optimization Specialist — TMS Expert (Remote Sat)

States Logistics Services, Inc.; Fontana (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday premiums

Low medical premiums

Life Insurance & AD&D

ESOP & 401K

Job summary

States Logistics Services, Inc. in Fontana, CA seeks a Routing/Logistics Planner to optimize daily pickup and delivery routes using a Transportation Management System (TMS). You will allocate routes for 25+ drivers, monitor operations, coordinate backhauls, and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining customer service standards.

The role requires 2+ years in routing/logistics, proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, knowledge of DOT rules, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of routing, logistics, or transportation planning experience.
• Experience routing 25+ drivers.
• Proficiency with a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and assign daily pickup and delivery routes across DSD, backhaul, and transportation territories to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Optimize route planning, truck utilization, load capacity, delivery stops, and driver assignments to maximize fleet efficiency and minimize mileage and transportation costs.
• Utilize routing software to standardize routes, schedule deliveries, and improve transportation planning.
• Prepare accurate daily route sheets, driver instructions, loading documents, and special delivery notes to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and customer service.
• Coordinates backhaul orders and assign pickups to appropriate drivers based on delivery locations, route schedules, and operational needs.
• Monitor daily routing operations and respond to driver inquiries, road issues, delivery disruptions, and schedule changes to maintain on-time deliveries and efficient operations.
• Analyze existing routes and develop new or additional routes to accommodate changing customer demands, workload requirements, and transportation needs.
• Review previous-day routing reports, identify discrepancies and operational issues, and implement adjustments to improve route accuracy and delivery performance.
• Maintain high standards of customer service by aligning delivery schedules, unloading requirements, and transportation resources with customer expectations.

Skills

TMS proficiency

Routing data analysis

Routing experience

Driver coordination

DOT knowledge

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

States Logistics Services, Inc. in Fontana, CA seeks a Routing/Logistics Planner to optimize daily pickup and delivery routes using a Transportation Management System (TMS). You will allocate routes for 25+ drivers, monitor operations, coordinate backhauls, and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining customer service standards.

The role requires 2+ years in routing/logistics, proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, knowledge of DOT rules, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.