Senior Router at US Foods

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED preferred
A minimum of 4 years in related environment
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates 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 with some independence
Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime

Responsibilities

Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks
Utilizing specified software, balance loads per trailer by size and 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 various reports on a daily basis, i.e. route changes request, sequence change requests, new customer request, etc
Maintains routing software system parameters (DesCartes)
Communicate internally with Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager; Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates; Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks
Communicate externally with Customers
Schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs

Skills

route scheduling

route sequencing

DesCartes

routing software

load balancing

transportation management

sales coordination

warehouse coordination

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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