Solution Route Planner – Chesterfield Position Available In Cheshire, New Hampshire

187 of 10,000 $47k
Per Year Solution Route Planner – Chesterfield
United Natural Foods, Inc.

Location:

Chesterfield, NH – 03443
Positions available: 1
Job #: 170240

Source:

United Natural Foods, Inc.

Posted:

6/5/2025

Web Site:

www.unfi.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
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Job Overview:

The Solution Route Planner is responsible for designing and enhancing delivery routes that ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of perishable and non-perishable goods to customers and distribution centers. Through utilization of routing software, this position will manage changes or disruptions to routes, communicating with stakeholders in Outbound Transportation, Operations, Customer Experience, or Sales any updates to scheduled routes.

Job Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain route plans for daily, weekly, and seasonal deliveries for UNFI distribution centers based on order volume, delivery windows, traffic patterns, vehicle capacity, and customer requirements utilizing routing software programs;
• Monitor route performance, including on-time delivery rates, mileage, fuel usage, and driver hours while identifying continuous improvement opportunities ensuring all routes are DOT compliant;
• Timely release of planned routes to the warehouse for batching validating all orders are sent through RoadNet without issue;
• Review routes for max cube utilization and potential route reductions;
• Plan backhauls in the most efficient manner communicating schedules to the DC;
• Manage exceptions and provide quick, data-driven decisions during disruptions (weather, road closures, equipment failure, etc). Additional Responsibilities
• Prepare and present reports to management regarding KPI and routing efficiencies Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Associate’s Degree and/or equivalent related work experience

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in route planning or logistics coordination, preferably in grocery or food distribution;
• Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet operations. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
• Proficiency in routing and logistics software, preferably RoadNet or similar programs;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, associates, and customers;
• Adapt well to and initiates change within the organization;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Ability to work flexible hours

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence.

Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Onsite Role:

• This position requires the associate to