Routing Manager

Shamrock Foods Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance paid majority by company

401(k) Savings Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Continued education opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

A major food distribution company in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a Routing Manager to oversee routing improvements and lead technology implementation across multiple branches. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree, have over 4 years of relevant experience, and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The role requires traveling up to 50% of the time and a commitment to working flexible schedules. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience in food-service distribution preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Availability for overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage routing processes and delivery schedules.
• Support implementation of new routing technologies.
• Coordinate with drivers and warehouse management.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and DOT laws.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Job description

Routing Manager - Manages routing process improvements, streamlining the overall routing process across multiple branches, and leads change management for new process implementation. Partners with and trains associates throughout the enterprise.

Essential Duties

• Manage routing processes, delivery schedules, electronic logs, and driver scheduling.
• Support implementation of new routing technologies and tools.
• Assist in what‑if analysis for customer onboard/offboards.
• Maintain access and customer profiles in Roadnet Anywhere and Sales Tools.
• Improve customer record keeping.
• Develop cost analysis for new customers.
• Identify and evaluate solutions for improving driver scheduling.
• Research tools and systems to facilitate dispatch activities.
• Provide effective feedback to associates and management.
• Travel to multiple branches and work with teams to improve distribution operation.
• Maintain a good relationship with all transportation and sales team.
• Establish equipment utilization metrics.
• Monitor, communicate and improve on‑time deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, company policies and DOT laws.
• Assign equipment according to factors such as length of trip, cubic capacity, and route
• Provide detailed schedules for customers including delivery days, order cutoff, and delivery times.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse management team to ensure on‑time dispatches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degrees in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering/Sciences, or Business are a plus.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience in a food‑service distribution environment preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and growth potential.
• Ability to thrive in both team and solo environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be available to work with the demands of the department, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

• Regularly standing and walking.
• Ability to reach and handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Corporate Summary

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately‑held, family‑owned and operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since its founding in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why Work for Us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there – our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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