Transportation/Distribution Router

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food service distribution is seeking a Transportation/Distribution Router to enhance routing solutions in the Greater Los Angeles area. This role is pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction through effective route planning and compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize delivery schedules and continuously improve routing strategies. Join a dynamic team that values curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit, and contribute to providing top-quality ingredients to renowned chefs worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid vacations and holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Knowledge of routing software and systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize routes for cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with warehouse for efficient truck loading.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Bilingual Skills

Tools

JDE

Roadnet

AS-400

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join to apply for the Transportation/Distribution Router role at The Chefs' Warehouse.

This range is provided by The Chefs' Warehouse. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$69,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) has been a leader in broadline food service distribution for over 35 years, offering Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline products to top chefs worldwide. We connect over 2,000 artisan producers from more than 40 countries with discerning culinary professionals, supported by a network of over 600 sales associates and advanced technology.

Mission and Values

Our mission is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs. Our core values include curiosity, hunger for results, entrepreneurial spirit, forward thinking, and supportiveness.

Job Overview

The Transportation/Distribution Router is responsible for developing cost-effective routing solutions in the Greater Los Angeles area, ensuring high customer satisfaction, and complying with DOT regulations. The role involves route analysis, planning, collaboration with warehouse and fleet teams, and continuous improvement of routing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze routes and schedules for optimization and consolidation.
• Plan vehicle scheduling, resource allocation, and dispatching.
• Develop efficient routes and ensure customer service standards.
• Coordinate with warehouse operations for truck loading and routing.
• Integrate vendor pickups into routing plans.
• Collaborate with the Fleet Team to match vehicles with delivery needs.
• Review and improve routing procedures, control costs.
• Communicate with warehouse and dispatch teams regarding schedules and issues.
• Maintain routing systems and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with DOT hours of service regulations.
• Perform other related activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of JDE, Roadnet, AS-400 systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills, load dimension knowledge.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Availability for shifts starting around 1 pm, with 8-10 hour shifts.

Key Requirements

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Outlook, MS Excel, and learning other software.
• Ability to adapt quickly and communicate effectively with teams.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Health, dental, and medical insurance.
• Weekly pay and employee discounts.
• 401(k) and stock purchase plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Apply now to join our team!