Truck Fleet Router

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

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Position Summary:

Responsible for route and network capacity optimization across the SpartanNash transportation network. Execute Enterprise Team routing strategies to consolidate purchase orders, drive cost savings through maximizing cubic volume and weight per trailer, maintain on-time service metrics through efficient route design, become proficient in the SpartanNash TMS Routing platform. Partner with local Transportation teams utilizing excellent communication and business understanding to resolve route changes, and exceptions with the TMS systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of Logistics experience in a customer facing operation or transportation and logistics operations role.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems and Routing Software including Ortec software a plus.
• Routing experience across a multiple Distribution Center network.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with regional planning for driver fleet preferred.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties May Include:

• Utilizes Route optimization tools to map the most efficient and cost-effective grocery distribution deliveries to SpartanNash customers.
• Coordinates with SpartanNash Warehouse associates to maintain order drop schedules, and support fill rate metrics.
• Implement route reduction strategies to reduce required capacity
• Support continuous route improvement efforts to maximize cube and weight per trailer.
• Identify cost saving opportunities utilizing the SpartanNash TMS Routing platform.
• Responsible for updating/maintaining location specific information in the TMS Routing Platform.
• Provide assistance to the DC’s on outbound distribution loads as needed.
• Ensure all data entry is completed in a timely manner for each load in the SpartanNash TMS and external customer’s transportation systems (OMS/SWAT)
• Routing of late orders special requests, pull a head.
• Support DC/Warehouse/Transportation with order related issues.
• Any other duties as requested.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may be performed in a ‘remote’ location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. Must be able to travel. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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