Route Planner Analyst

Route Planning Analyst - Northlake, IL, Frisco, TX, Holland, MI, Des Moines, IA

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Route Planning Analyst to join our routing operations team. This role is responsible for balancing, optimizing, and maintaining efficient routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. The Route Planning Analyst will collaborate with route planning, operations, and sales teams to implement changes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare reports to support business decisions. Staying up-to-date on industry trends is also essential. The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics, mapping tools, and logistics software to enhance route performance and support strategic decision-making.

Shift and Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 1st shift 
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed dependent on business needs

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze routing data to develop and optimize sales and delivery routes.
• Utilize route planning software to model and simulate routing scenarios while maintaining master schedule sessions for daily and weekly balance (e.g. Incorporate new customers, analyze change requests, improve efficiencies, etc.)
• Monitor route performance metrics such as delivery time, fuel efficiency, and cost per mile.
• Collaborate with planners, drivers, and logistics managers to implement route changes and resolve operational issues.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements through route optimization.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and technologies related to transportation and logistics.
• Support business workflows for Change Requests (SMART forms), Delivery Override Requests, Routing Support requests and adhere to SLA’s
• Assist with customer data maintenance for Time windows, Service times, Geocodes, etc.

Seasonal/ad hoc responsibilities:

• Provide vacation coverage support for Routing Supervisor and Route Planners as needed
• Develop and coordinate holiday plans for Sales and Delivery schedules, send calendars and coordinate with sales/distribution teams, maintain schedules using standard templates, and ensure seamless uploads to support the holiday calendar

• $46,600 - $80,745 / 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) with 3 years of routing/logistics experience OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 1 year of routing/logistics experience
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel (proficient with pivot tables, lookups)
• 1 year of experience with SAP or a similar system
• 2 years of experience with Descartes Route Planner or similar routing software
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees 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.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.