Transportation Route Planner

Senior Route Planner – US Foods®

Job Overview: As a Senior Router at US Foods, you will schedule and sequence routes using computerized programs. The primary function includes balancing loads, building cost‑effective routes, and maintaining routing software to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

• Utilize specified software to route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads.
• Balance loads per trailer by size, 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 daily reports (e.g., route changes request, sequence change request, new customer request).
• Maintain routing software system parameters (Road Net and Mainframe).

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as related to the job and safety regulations.
• Computer skills – data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non‑routine nature independently.
• Availability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime.

Base rate between $19–$30 per hour, depending on experience and education.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Strong safety culture.

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.