Route Planner

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

The Route Planner is responsible for effectively managing driver and customer relations through effective communication, planning and problem solving. This includes dispatching and shipping related tasks. The Route Planner is also a back up for Freight Manager and potential successor to position. This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours per week and weeknights/weekends as required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Creates a safe and inclusive work environment for drivers
• Schedules orders to meet on-time delivery dates and customer needs
• Confirms customer delivery times with correct address and contact information
• Communicates driver routes in a timely manner to ensure work life balance/predictability
• Builds executable loads and schedules delivery stops with safety in mind
• Maximizes driver productivity, fleet asset utilization, and pounds shipped per load
• Route efficiency through minimizing out of route miles
• Partners with CSRs and Sales on expedited orders and regional fulfillment
• Common carrier/UPS billing/RMAs management/TPA ship method communication
• Driver trip envelopes/trip entry and driver log verification
• BOL auditing and OTIFNE missed reason code validation
• Backorder and future order management
• Supports Stop Work Authority Program
• Escalates concerns to Freight Manager

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Self-motivation, dependability, and team oriented
• Ability to learn new skills and be open minded/curious, effective communicator
• Intermediate computer skills including software such as Microsoft Office Suites
• Strong organization, time management and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with FMCSA and State DOT requirements such as HOS rules

Educational Requirements/ Preferred Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years office/computer experience
• 1-2 years’ experience in transportation (dispatch, driver, administration)

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.