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Routing Optimization Manager (Remote Region Based)-May 2024
Rosemont
May 16, 2026
ABOUT US FOODS
US Foods is a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and food service operators.
10,000+ employees
Food & Beverage, Information Technology
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About Routing Optimization Manager (Remote Region Based)

  ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

  Join Our Community of Food People!

  The Routing Optimization Manager supports the identification and delivery of cutting-edge transportation services solutions, implementing field and customer-focused processes and initiatives that maximize routing performance, enhances cross functional communication and reduce cross-market variability.

  This position is Remote Region Based. One must travel multiple sites as needed and live within the assigned region or a bordering state of the physical location.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  Sets direction, implements and maintains ongoing routing excellence and KPI performance improvements across markets.

  Drive KPI attainment and improvements by contributing to and executing process improvement plans and Operations Excellence plays designed to maximize performance, delight the customer, improve on-time delivery, and minimize costs.

  Work closely with Regional VP Operations to determine priority of market support and set action plans to drive improvement.

  Partner with cross-functional teams, particularly sales, to improve routing performance, including on-time delivery and cost.

  Ensure Market Sales Routing Routine is productive and sets strategy based on business needs and market conditions.

  Document the execution and performance of routing-related business processes, procedures and related narratives, including workflows.

  Support nightly routing activities and assist in the resolution and communication of any problems resulting in a stoppage of work to the warehouse.

  Enable a continuous improvement culture within Routing by actively engaging in and contributing to the development and deployment of initiatives.

  Inspire the team through transparency and open dialog, modeling The US Foods Way.

  Set performance expectations for the field that drive sustainable, predictable results.

  Support play communication and execution, related field associate training, and quarterly reviews of key focus areas, strategies and pressing topics.

  Work with the Director Routing Optimization to escalate questions around new play certification and execution, to clarify alignment with ongoing routing initiatives, strategies and business objectives.

  Contribute to policies, processes and performance metrics designed to track the implementation and impact of routing improvement initiatives, including the documentation and escalation of field feedback on plays and play deployment

  Contribute to the routing scorecard, tracking metrics designed to ensure routing risks and issues are identified and remediated, to meet routing and other business objectives.

  Rebuild routing strategy at a market level when changes in the business dictate a need using route planning tools and software.

  Maintain network optimization strategy as new national accounts are vetted and onboarded into existing division footprints to ensure ability to execute deliveries to customers satisfaction at lowest operational cost using Maptitude and other mapping tools.

  Create and execute Market contingency plans with area and corporate leaders along with other stakeholders in a timely manner.

  Coach and develop Routing Associates.

  Build, develop and maintain a team of high-performing routers, actively managing and supporting their day-to-day performance and career progression

  Create increasing depth and acumen within the team across functional domains

  Other duties as assigned by the Director Routing Optimization

  SUPERVISION:

  No direct reportsRELATIONSHIPS:

  Internal:

  Transportation Safety, Supply Chain, Program Office, Operations Excellence, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, IT, I&A, Merchandising and Field Operations leaders; Activation Team leads; regional, area and market field leaders; local and national sales leaders; Human Resources business partnersExternal:

  Professional networks, industry organizations and/or consultants focused on routing and transportation optimization and leading practices

  Customers and outside vendors

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Education/Training:

  Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation and logistics, operations management, supply chain management, or other equivalent experienceRelated Experience/Requirements:

  7+ years of business management experience, with a focus on strategy implementation; experience working within a transportation environment highly valued; food industry experience a plus; routing experience preferred

  People management experience, including team building and performance management

  Familiar with transportation and routing leading practices and related performance metrics

  Strong communication skills and experience influencing peers and senior leaders

  Competency identifying/establishing, implementing and sharing operational best practices

  Experience leading projects that required coordination across team boundaries in large, multi-function, cross-geographic, matrixed organizations

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  Industry knowledge: Working knowledge of distribution operations, including routing and/or transportation, and of related federal, state and local regulations – preferably in the foodservice or transportation industry

  Project Management: Strong project management skills and knowledge of program management principles, methodology and tools; able to plan and lead project implementations with a sense of urgency and in the context of broader program initiatives, including scheduling, resources, scope, budget, risks/issues, communication and reporting

  Team Building: Experience building and developing high-performing teams, actively managing and supporting their performance and career growth

  Coaching/Mentoring: Develops and inspires team member mindsets and capabilities

  Openness to New Ideas: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to move outside of their comfort zone to explore new options/approaches; inspires others to do the same

  Adaptability: Comfortable navigating through complex and diverse situations; comfortable with ambiguity

  Problem Solving Skills: Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills, including identifying and working with team members to avoid or remove roadblocks; creative and collaborative in identifying and solving for organizational resistance to change

  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional relationships quickly to align on actions and resources required and to mutually accomplish company goals

  Capacity Planning: Allocates responsibilities appropriately and effectively leverages resources to meet anticipated deadlines and desired business outcomes

  Strategic Thinking: Brings creative approaches to risk diagnosis and mitigation; active learner able to quickly understand relevant risks associated with functional initiatives

  Influence/Communication Skills: Open and effective communicator, inviting and responsive to questions and concerns up and down the organization; builds credibility and authority when working with indirect reports, peers and leaders; translates business strategies and objectives into Routing priorities and tactics, effectively articulating desired outcomes and behaviors

  Empathetic Leadership: Understands, gauges and adapts to the perspectives of varied stakeholders, both collectively and in isolation, over the course of change initiatives

  The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $109,500 and $135,000. In New York, the expected compensation for this role is between $122,000 and $146,000. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $115,900 and $138,000. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $115,500 and $138,000. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .

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  US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

  US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

  US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

  EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

  EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

  Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

  US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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