Transportation Router

US Foods; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Route Scheduler to plan and sequence delivery routes using RoadNet and Mainframe systems. The role requires coordinating with Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure feasible deliveries and optimized routing while preparing daily operations reports.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, at least 2 years of related experience, and strong data entry, reporting, and math skills.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English relating to job and safety rules.
• Data entry, report generation, and spreadsheet design skills required.
• Basic math and data manipulation abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence routes using specified software.
• Balance loads per trailer by size/weight of product and pallets.
• Build cost-effective routes while meeting customer needs.
• Coordinate with Sales and Warehouse to determine delivery feasibility.
• Prepare daily reports (route changes, new customer requests).
• Maintain routing software parameters (RoadNet, Mainframe).

Skills

English fluency

Data entry

Report generation

Spreadsheet design

Data manipulation

Mainframe downloads

Basic math

Problem solving

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RoadNet

Mainframe

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE: The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.## **Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM**## **Salary: $25/hour or more based on experience - Paid Weekly** ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* ## Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.* ## Utilizing specified software, balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product and pallets to be loaded.* ## Build cost effective routes while maintaining customer needs.* ## Work closely with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility.* ## Prepare various reports on a daily basis, i.e. route changes request, sequence change requests, new customer request, etc.* ## Maintains routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe) ## QUALIFICATIONS ## **Education/Training:*** ## High School Diploma/GED preferred ## **Related Experience:*** ## A minimum of 2 years in related environment ## **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** * ## Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.* ## Must have computer skills – data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads.* ## Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).* ## Possess ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence.* ## Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime.## Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00 and $25.00 per hour.