Job Overview:
The Routing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the efficient processing of daily routes and deliveries using RoadNet and other routing systems. The supervisor monitors key metrics such as delivery accuracy, fleet safety, and DOT compliance while providing feedback to Operations and Transportation Leadership based on performance data. The position will use KPI’s to drive cost effective routing through analysis, coaching and developing their direct reports.
Job Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
- Oversight of the creation and adjustment of daily delivery routes using RoadNet and other routing systems ensuring all routing is compliant with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Routing Optimization team to conduct post-route analysis to compare planned versus actual performance and identify optimization strategies.
- Support the development of backhaul strategies and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities through partnership with the Inbound Logistics team.
- Ensure customer profiles and route information in routing software and WMS platforms is accurate and up to date.
- Review Whole Foods, NCG, Vitamin Cottage Report and verify planning within customer requirements
- Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, and Customer Service teams to align routing plans with business needs and customer expectations.
- Track and report key routing metrics including route efficiency, on-time delivery, delivery accuracy, fuel usage, and driver performance.
- Provide coaching and feedback to Transportation teams based on route performance analysis.
- Supervise and support routing staff, including scheduling, training, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in the hiring and performance evaluation of the Solution Route Planning team
- Act as coverage for day-to-day route planning as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- 3-5 years of routing experience, dispatch or logistics experience, preferably in a supervisory role
- Proficiency in routing software such as RoadNet, PeopleNet, WMS
- Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet operations
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, associates, and customers
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- 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:
Onsite Role:
- This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.
Travel (minor):
- This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
Warehouse Roles:
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
- Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation.
- Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
- Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
- Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work-related equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
