ROUTE PLANNING ANALYST - NORTHLAKE, IL, FRISCO, TX, HOLLAND, MI, DES MOINES, IA

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Route Planning Analyst to join our routing operations team. This role is responsible for balancing, optimizing, and maintaining efficient routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. The Route Planning Analyst will collaborate with route planning, operations, and sales teams to implement changes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare reports to support business decisions. Staying up-to-date on industry trends is also essential. The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics, mapping tools, and logistics software to enhance route performance and support strategic decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) with 3 years of routing/logistics experience OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 1 year of routing/logistics experience
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel (proficient with pivot tables, lookups)
• 1 year of experience with SAP or a similar system
• 2 years of experience with Descartes Route Planner or similar routing software
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze routing data to develop and optimize sales and delivery routes.
• Utilize route planning software to model and simulate routing scenarios while maintaining master schedule sessions for daily and weekly balance (e.g. Incorporate new customers, analyze change requests, improve efficiencies, etc.)
• Monitor route performance metrics such as delivery time, fuel efficiency, and cost per mile.
• Collaborate with planners, drivers, and logistics managers to implement route changes and resolve operational issues.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements through route optimization.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and technologies related to transportation and logistics.
• Support business workflows for Change Requests (SMART forms), Delivery Override Requests, Routing Support requests and adhere to SLA’s
• Assist with customer data maintenance for Time windows, Service times, Geocodes, etc.

SEASONAL/AD HOC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vacation coverage support for Routing Supervisor and Route Planners as needed
• Develop and coordinate holiday plans for Sales and Delivery schedules, send calendars and coordinate with sales/distribution teams, maintain schedules using standard templates, and ensure seamless uploads to support the holiday calendar