Routing Strategist: Optimize Deliveries & Efficiency

Core-Mark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistar is seeking a Router to create and manage delivery routes, compute times, and adjust plans for drivers and customers. You will interact with drivers, sales, transportation, warehouse and customer service, reporting to Transportation Manager or Routing Supervisor. Sunday–Thursday shift with routing software experience required.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to support the food distribution network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years distribution, logistics, transportation or related work experience.
• Basic/Intermediate computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Establish delivery routes that are cost-effective and compliant with DOT guidelines.
• Establish routing procedures and schedules for optimal use of personnel and equipment.
• Perform Roadnet routing maintenance with up-to-date information across locations.
• Produce driver manifests and distribute nightly.
• Provide costing, off-days, maintenance, scorecard and KPI reporting on schedule.
• Make maps and print driving instructions for drivers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office

Roadnet

AS400

Driver coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Roadnet

AS400

MS Office

Job description

Vistar is seeking a Router to create and manage delivery routes, compute times, and adjust plans for drivers and customers. You will interact with drivers, sales, transportation, warehouse and customer service, reporting to Transportation Manager or Routing Supervisor. Sunday–Thursday shift with routing software experience required.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to support the food distribution network.