Route Specialist

Position Summary The individual for this position will be joining a rapidly growing, publicly held company. The position will be based out of the company’s largest operating region and provides great opportunity for growth within the organization. The position falls under the general direction of the National Routing Manager. Responsibilities include supporting all aspects of the regional transportation network, including routing, delivery window efficiency, territory planning, assignment of drivers and vehicles, usage of equipment, and customer service. What you’ll do Conduct continuous analysis of route, vehicle, and driver assignments and review scheduling for possible consolidation or improvements. Assist with planning and implementing vehicle scheduling, resource allocation, routing, dispatching, and communication functions in accordance with established policies and objectives to optimize economical utilization of company assets. Develop route and stop logic and ensure customer service levels are at or above company expectations. Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. Incorporate daily and weekly vendor pickups into routing sessions. Allocate equipment and driver resources for scheduled and unscheduled deliveries, pick‑ups, and other assignments. Collaborate with Fleet Team to match available vehicles with delivery requirements, distance requirements, and customer requirements. Collaborate with the Dispatch team for off‑day/vacation day coverage. Review current routing procedures, provide guidance to resolve technical problems, analyze costs, recommend, and execute cost control measures. Communicate load requisites, route sequencing, customer accommodations, and schedules with the Night Warehouse Management Team to prioritize order selection process. Perform daily maintenance of and incorporate real‑time recommendations from drivers and sales teams to optimize routing performance (Roadnet® system). Print pick tickets as orders are entered, avidly problem‑solve pick requirements submitted after cut‑off times. About you High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred. 2–4 years of routing experience preferred. Basic understanding of Roadnet Transportation Suite preferred. Basic understanding of transportation safety guidelines, and DOT procedures related to routing. Strong communication and team‑building skills. Proficient with JDE and all Microsoft Office Suites. Able to impact positive change. Salary 75,000 to 80,000 DOE The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Benefits Paid vacations, paid holidays Health, dental, and medical benefits Weekly pay Life insurance 5% above cost for high‑quality food products Employee discounts for travel and events 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Equal Opportunity Employer The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr