Logistics Route Planner, San Antonio or Dallas

Join to apply for the Logistics Route Planner, San Antonio or Dallas role at Johnson Brothers 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Logistics Route Planner, San Antonio or Dallas role at Johnson Brothers Job Description Since 1953, Johnson Brothers has built a reputation for excellence in beverage distribution, representing the world’s most iconic brands. As a Logistics Route Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in our logistics operations—designing and optimizing delivery routes that balance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost control. This role is Sunday-Thursday shift Location: Dallas or San Antonio Key Responsibilities Analyze and route outgoing orders based on shipment size, destination, equipment availability, and customer time windows. Strategically prioritize deliveries to meet service goals while minimizing cost-to-serve. Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (Sales, Warehouse, Fleet, and Customer Service) to align routing decisions with staffing, equipment, and order forecasts. Maximize driver and truck productivity by ensuring full loads and optimal route assignments. Coordinate with invoicing and graphics teams to ensure accurate routing of reships, POS, and promotional materials. Develop route batches and oversee truck loading in partnership with night warehouse staff. Maintain and distribute daily delivery logs, including start times, driver assignments, and equipment needs. Manage routing software updates: customer locations, open/close times, delivery windows, and service parameters. Conduct data analysis to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, serviceability, and cost reduction. Forecast and adjust seasonal/holiday delivery routes based on volume and customer needs. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using delivery data and performance metrics. Support other logistics and operational projects as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or Industrial Engineering. 0-2+ years in Routing, Logistics, or Transportation Planning: with increasing responsibility and measurable impact on operational performance. Experience in Beverage Distribution or High-Volume Consumer Goods: Familiarity with time-sensitive, multi-stop delivery environments. Technical Skills Experience with routing platforms (Descartes OnDemand, Omnitracs/Solera, etc.) preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Familiarity with WMS and ERP systems (AS400, NetSuite) a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Data Analytics & Visualization: Strong command of Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs), and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) to analyze delivery performance, cost-to-serve, and route efficiency. Process Improvement & Lean Logistics: Demonstrated experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and improve delivery KPIs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to lead coordination across Sales, Warehouse, Fleet, and Customer Service teams to align routing decisions with business goals. Change Management: Experience adapting to new routing systems, workflows, or delivery models with measurable impact on cost and service levels. Work Information Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Johnson Brothers by 2x Get notified about new Logistics Planner jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex #J-18808-Ljbffr