Route Planner and Analyst - Remote

As a Route Planner & Analyst, you will be responsible for developing efficient route plans for restaurant bulk oil deliveries utilizing sophisticated routing software.  This position will identify and ensure the company’s assets and drivers are utilized to maximize efficiency and provide on time delivery.  This is a customer focus role that requires someone to be professional, analytical, strong attention to detail, and must have flexibility. 

Location: 

• This is a fully remote role but must live in the continental US.

Travel:

• Minimal amount of travel to HQ in MN for team meetings/activities and some travel to depots as needed.

Schedule: 

• Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday
• 4 shifts - 10 hours each, start time is TBD – Will discuss with hiring manager during interview process
• One weekend day shift required, may be able to work 2 weekend day shifts if desired. Weekends offer a $2/hr shift differential.
• On call after hours 1-2 nights per week, little to no activity typical during on call shifts
• Flexible work schedule/Rotating Schedule

Responsibilities:

• Review previous day’s routes and communicate any issues to local depot management.
• Resolves incorrect customer data through analysis.
• Set up and apply routing parameters for new customers.
• Follows up on customer data issues to ensure they are being addressed.
• Communicates effectively and partner with field management to ensure markets distribution needs are being met.
• Utilize routing software to generate efficient route plans.
• Research and analyzes maps, routes, route metrics and data in support of project initiatives, data-driven decision making, route efficiency.
• Prepares, updates and maintains technical documentation, files and records; manages and maintains databases and related information and data tracking.
• Analyze trends and past performance to improve process and gain efficiencies.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of data analysis and order processing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel and Powerpoint. 
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity by demonstrating strong analytic, strategic and innovative thinking.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to small teams.  Quarterly depot meetings
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Technical or bachelor’s degree supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field preferred (ORTEC and ORACLE)
• Prior experience with routing programs is preferred.
• CRM experience, preferred Salesforce

Inclusive Employer
At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.

Culture & Benefits

Our employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets.