Transportation Route Planner

Jitsu, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Jitsu, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner to optimize last-mile delivery operations. The hybrid role requires at least three days on-site in the warehouse and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve routes and costs.

You will analyze KPI trends, implement data-driven improvements, and maintain SOPs to ensure efficient delivery planning and execution across the network.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in logistics planning, with focus on last-mile delivery.
• Proficiency in logistics software and route optimization tools.
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace and Slack.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and use AI to optimize workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement last-mile delivery plans to optimize routes and reduce costs.
• Ensure efficient allocation of delivery resources to meet SLAs.
• Track On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Cost Per Box (CPB) to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with transportation coordinators, facility ops, and driver partners.
• Identify and address delivery inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular performance reports and maintain SOPs for transportation planning.

Skills

Logistics software

Route optimization

Google Workspace

Slack

Data analysis

AI optimization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About this position

About Jitsu

Jitsu is an expedited urban last-mile delivery service, providing customers with a superior same and next day delivery experience. Jitsu leverages purpose-built modern technology and a gig driver fleet to drive transformative outcomes that catalyze customers’ brand growth. Logistics teams can now provide a differentiated delivery experience at a competitive cost, overcoming the limitations of legacy delivery providers. Jitsu operates in major U.S. metro urban areas across the U.S, enabling high-volume shippers to consistently cater to the rising needs and expectations of their customers.

About the role

We are seeking a Transportation Planner to support and optimize last-mile delivery operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Planning Manager, this role is responsible for developing delivery plans, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics planning, with a keen ability to analyze data, solve problems, and enhance last-mile delivery strategies. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site in the warehouse, or more based on business needs.

What you’ll do

Logistics Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement last-mile delivery plans that optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve on-time performance.
• Ensure efficient allocation of delivery resources to meet service-level expectations.

Performance Monitoring & Analytics

• Track and analyze On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Cost Per Box (CPB) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Leverage data-driven insights to recommend operational enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with transportation coordinators, facility operations managers, driver services, driver partners, and delivery service providers to enhance last-mile operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of delivery plans and resolve logistical challenges.

Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Proactively identify and address delivery inefficiencies, delays, and issues to improve overall performance.
• Research and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement in last-mile logistics.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular performance reports with detailed analysis of OTD, CPB, and other logistics metrics.
• Maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to transportation planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD): Achieve and maintain high levels of on-time delivery performance.
• Cost Per Box (CPB): Optimize delivery costs to ensure competitive cost per box metrics.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in logistics planning, with a strong focus on last-mile delivery.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in logistics software and route optimization tools.
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Slack.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions with an interest in utilizing AI to optimize workflows.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Travel

Travel (1 week) is possible up to once per quarter outside of the local market.

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Salary Information

The pay range for this role is:
69,000 - 77,000 USD per year(United States)