Route Planner

Route Planner 

The Route Planner is responsible for creating the daily tactical routing and loading plan for the distribution teams in order to maximize efficiencies, while utilizing standard operating procedures in conjunction with accounting for the nuances for individual facilities. Secondarily, they are responsible for providing daily reports to the individual facilities for distribution and loading as well as having daily communication with the individual facility’s management and the routing team.

This role will be based in either California or Texas

Shift and Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday
• Shift times vary
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain daily route, customer, and order level information in Descartes Route Planner and SAP systems including customer data, product lists, truck and employee information.
• Review previous days route plan and gather adjustments to customer and product data
• Communicate with local teams to confirm availability of trucks and drivers for daily routes.
• Efficiently plan the pallet building, loading, and routing of daily orders based upon established business rules.
  • Adjust routes to run at the minimum required to provide proper customer service yet effective enough to reduce costs.
  • Recommend requirements for drivers and trucks for the daily volume.
• Must have DOT regulation knowledge to safely route delivery teams.
• Ensure all reports are completed and copied to Branch Management and Routing Supervisor within the planning time window for each supported group.
• Visit branches on a quarterly basis and complete periodic delivery route rides.

• $70,304 - $76,000 / year
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program with employer match, Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Breastmilk Shipping Services, Dependent Scholarship Program, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized Wellness Platform and more!

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• 1 year experience with dispatching / routing in a logistics / supply chain management environment
• 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
• 1 year experience with Descartes Transportation Suite or similar routing software
• Minimal travel required

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment