Transportation Router

McLane Company, Inc; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc is seeking an individual to optimize delivery routing and analyze transportation performance metrics within its Rocky Mount, NC operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience, along with a strong analytical skill set to drive improvements in routing efficiency.

Working onsite, the role requires supporting local distribution efforts and ensuring timely service to meet customer expectations. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• One year of experience in dispatching or freight management.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation systems and routing software to improve performance.
• Improve routing processes to optimize delivery efficiency.
• Coordinate with local distribution centers to meet performance objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of routing software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain/logistics, transportation, industrial engineering, or a related field

Relevant experience in dispatching or freight management

Tools

PeopleNet

TMW

Job description

Job Overview

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Responsible for the daily routing of McLane deliveries. Review planned routing and adjust routes to meet customer expectations and optimize delivery miles and fleet utilization.

This is an on-site position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Rocky Mount, NC and/or Carrollton, TX.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You'll Do

• Analyze and summarize transportation systems software data and routing software data to assess expected and actual performance to plan.
• Continually improve the routing process to reduce miles, improve customer estimated times of arrival, and reduce the overall workload within the department.
• Analyze evening load balancing, minimizing additional mileage created for loads over capacity.
• Develop summarized reports and conduct analysis of transportation performance to key executives throughout the company.
• Provide transportation systems support, best practices, metrics, and reporting.
• Provide daily metrics for reporting and work with actual performance data to improve on-time performance by adjusting planned routing models to reflect new data points and actual performance.
• Coordinate with local transportation leadership to ensure drivers and asset utilization.
• Communicate with local distribution center customer service to ensure that customer on-time performance objectives are met.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain/logistics, transportation, industrial engineering, or a related field. Four additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• One year (or more) of relevant experience in dispatching, freight management/brokerage, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of routing software is a plus.
• Knowledge of fleet tracking software (PeopleNet and TMW knowledge a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Be able to provide 24-7 transportation systems support.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our Story

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/.