Route Planner & Logistics Dispatcher (Food Service)

US Foods, Inc.; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a route scheduler in New Jersey to organize and sequence daily deliveries using RoadNet and related systems. You will balance trailer loads, optimize costs, and coordinate with Sales and Warehouse to ensure feasible deliveries.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in a similar role, and solid English communication plus basic math. The role pays $30/hr with potential overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in related environment.
• Must read, write and communicate in English and follow safety regulations.
• Must have computer skills - data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence routes using specified software.
• Balance loads per trailer by size and weight.
• Build cost effective routes while meeting customer needs.
• Work with Sales and Warehouse to determine delivery feasibility.
• Prepare daily reports such as route changes, sequence changes, new customer requests.
• Maintain routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RoadNet

Mainframe

Spreadsheet software

Job description

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a route scheduler in New Jersey to organize and sequence daily deliveries using RoadNet and related systems. You will balance trailer loads, optimize costs, and coordinate with Sales and Warehouse to ensure feasible deliveries.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in a similar role, and solid English communication plus basic math. The role pays $30/hr with potential overtime and benefits.