Logistics Route Planner Oahu

Logistics Route Planner – Oahu

Company: Johnson Brothers Liquor Company

Location: Kapolei, HI

Job Type: Full-time

Johnson Brothers is a leading family‑owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. Representing the world’s top beverage brands, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth.

• Scope:
  Tactical Routing
  • Analyze and route outgoing orders based on shipment size, destination, equipment availability, and customer time windows.
  • Strategically prioritize deliveries to meet service goals while minimizing cost‑to‑serve.
  • Collaborate daily with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Warehouse, Fleet, and Customer Service) to align routing decisions with staffing, equipment, and order forecasts.
  • Maximize driver and truck productivity by ensuring full loads and optimal route assignments.
  • Coordinate with invoicing and graphics teams to ensure accurate routing of reships, POS, and promotional materials.
  • Develop route batches and oversee truck loading in partnership with night warehouse staff.
  • Maintain and distribute daily delivery logs, including start times, driver assignments, and equipment needs.
  • Manage routing software updates: customer locations, open/close times, delivery windows, and service parameters.
  • Support other logistics and operational projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree:
  Preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience:
  
  0‑2+ Years of relevant experience in Routing, Logistics or Transportation planning. Strong preference for candidates with measurable impact on operational performance, especially in Beverage Distribution or High‑Volume Consumer Goods.
• Routing Expertise:
  Strong understanding of multi‑stop delivery environments and familiarity with time sensitivity.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical Abilities:
  Demonstrated success in using data to inform decisions, solve problems, and implement innovative logistics solutions.
• Tools Proficiency:
  Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience routing platforms (e.g., Descartes OnDemand, Omnitracs/Solera, WMS, ERP systems, AS400, Net Suite).
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal and written communication, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Agility:
  Thrives in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities with a focus on delivering results.
• Initiative:
  Self‑starter who takes ownership of projects and drives them to completion with minimal guidance.
• Adaptability:
  Open to constructive feedback, with a flexible mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

Expected Pay: $62,000 – $72,000

Johnson Brothers offers eligible team members comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with employer match, short‑term disability coverage, long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.