Compass Group USA

ROUTE ANALYTICS MANAGER - HOUSTON, TX

Compass Group USA  •  $60k - $65k/yr  •  Katy, TX (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 /year

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Route Analytics Manager is responsible for route scheduling, workforce planning, forecasting, and operational analytics to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused route operations. This highly analytical role leverages data, performance metrics, and business insights to optimize route efficiency, improve labor utilization, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and excels at turning data into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Route Planning & Optimization

  • Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly route schedules.
  • Analyze route performance, stop counts, travel times, and workload distribution to improve efficiency.
  • Monitor route utilization and identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance productivity.
  • Recommend route adjustments based on customer demand, operational needs, and business growth.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
  • Prepare executive-level PowerPoint presentations and business reviews.
  • Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations to improve operational performance.

Workforce Planning

  • Forecast staffing and route capacity requirements.
  • Coordinate route coverage for vacations, absences, and open routes.
  • Monitor labor utilization, overtime, and productivity levels.
  • Partner with leadership on workforce planning and resource allocation.

Operational Support

  • Monitor daily route performance and resolve scheduling challenges.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Customer Service teams to meet service objectives.
  • Support territory realignments, customer growth initiatives, and route restructuring projects.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for scheduling and route planning.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support implementation of best practices to improve efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in route planning, logistics, workforce planning, transportation, or operational analytics.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, and forecasting.
  • Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills with experience creating executive presentations and performance reviews.
  • Experience with routing, scheduling, transportation management, or workforce planning systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Apply to Canteen today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1585611

Canteen

Leticia Pinon

Compass Group USA

About Compass Group USA

Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Serving premier healthcare systems, respected educational institutions, world-renowned cultural centers, popular sporting and entertainment venues, and Fortune 500 organizations, Compass Group always finds a way to deliver excellence in nearly any vertical. Ranked No. 1 by industry peers on Fortune’s 2023 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Compass has also earned a spot on Newsweek’s 2023 lists of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and is among the Top 50 Companies Changing the World according to Fortune.

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Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Year Founded
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