Supervisor, Routing

usfoods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods seeks a routing supervisor to ensure efficient scheduling and sequencing of delivery routes. You will analyze routes, coordinate with Sales and Warehouse, and lead weekly routing meetings, driving cost reductions and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong Microsoft Office and routing software skills (Roadnet/Mainframe), and the ability to interpret DOT regulations. The role includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate openly with all associates and learn DOT/regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and routing software for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and support of the router.
• Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Analyze existing routes and drive improved efficiencies.
• Work closely with sales and warehouse to determine delivery feasibility.
• Lead the weekly Ops/Sales Routing meeting.
• Prepare reports on a daily/weekly basis (route changes, sequence changes, new customers).
• Maintain routing software parameters (Roadnet and Mainframe).
• Drive process changes to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Roadnet

Mainframe

GPS (XATA)

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Work schedule: Sunday - Thursday start time between 12pm-1pm (will possible change in the future due to business growth)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and support of the router
• Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Analyze existing routes and drive improved efficiencies
• Work closely with sales and warehouse departments to determine delivery feasibility
• Lead the weekly Ops/Sales Routing meeting
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various reports on a daily basis and/or weekly, i.e. route change requests, sequence change requests, new customer requests, Etc.
• Maintains routing software system parameters (Roadnet and Mainframe)
• Strategically drive changes to processes in order to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : VPO, Transportation Dept and Warehouse

External : Customers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work. Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations.
• Related Experience: Strong Proficiency With Microsoft Office Suite (I.E. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, And Access)
• Proficient in Routing Software required
• Strong Aptitude For Assessing Large Datasets And Deriving Key Performance-Related Insights. Strong Knowledge of Analyzing Routes required
• Effective Communication Teaming Skills; Capable Of Developing Alignment Across Logistics Functions And Other Departments

Physical Requirements

1. SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days
2. STAND Occasionally
3. WALK Occasionally
4. DRIVE Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO

1. Push/pull Occasionally Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse
2. Climb/balance Occasionally Item: In/Out Trucks
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel
8. Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift
9. Twisting Occasionally

This role may also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 - $90,000

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***