Routing & Delivery Optimization Lead

US Foods, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

PTO

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Routing Supervisor to manage daily outbound shipments and ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced efficiently. The role focuses on delivering reliable service, cost control, and safe operations within a dynamic distribution environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in transportation supervision, routing software proficiency, and strong communication skills. A four-year degree is preferred, with opportunities for incentive-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a transportation/operations supervisory role.
• 3 years of routing experience in high-volume cases shipped environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and routing software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum delivery reliability by analyzing routes and driving improved efficiencies.
• Initiate and support routing projects to reduce overall miles and improve on-time performance.
• Drives and supports routing metrics: On Time, Cases/Truck/Mile/Stop, Goal Distance.
• Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with routes and devises cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare and analyze various reports daily/weekly; coordinate with sales and warehouse for feasibility.
• Review service and cost improvements by identifying strategic depot locations.
• Schedule routing meetings with sales leadership to align on delivery windows.
• Achieve fuel and miles savings by improving goal distance.
• Mentor routers and provide training as needed.
• Act as change agent to optimize routing functions.
• Plan for future changes to improve department efficiency.
• Provide leadership and recognition within the department.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

OSHA compliance

DOT compliance

Inventory control

Communication

GPS systems

Routing software

MSDS knowledge

Computer skills

Training staff

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

OmniTracs

Roadnet

Mainframe

Tandem

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Routing Supervisor to manage daily outbound shipments and ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced efficiently. The role focuses on delivering reliable service, cost control, and safe operations within a dynamic distribution environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in transportation supervision, routing software proficiency, and strong communication skills. A four-year degree is preferred, with opportunities for incentive-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.