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Job Summary
ABOUT US:
AMI Metals, Inc. (www.amimetals.com) is globally recognized as the industry leader in supplying aircraft quality raw material products to the aerospace industry. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance, Inc. (www.reliance.com) who is the largest metals service center company in North America and recognized as a Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies!
WHY WORK FOR AMI?
We value our employees and consider them to be our most important asset! We hire people who seek a professional, team-oriented environment which values collaboration and knowledge sharing. AMI is committed to employee safety, quality/continuous improvements, productivity and growth opportunities! Check out our reviews on and Glassdoor.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
We offer our employees and their dependents with a comprehensive benefits package which include:

• Medical (PPO High/Low or Health Savings Plan)
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance

Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job
Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Function
Summary
The Logistics Route Planner is responsible for planning, optimizing, and maintaining efficient transportation routes to support on-time delivery, cost control, and operational efficiency. This role analyzes order volume, delivery requirements, fleet capacity, and geographic data to build optimal routes while collaborating closely with warehouse, dispatch, and transportation teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Design and optimize daily, weekly, and seasonal delivery routes
• Analyze delivery windows, stop density, mileage, fuel usage, and driver capacity
• Consolidate shipments to improve route efficiency and reduce transportation costs
• Create route plans using transportation management systems (TMS), routing software and internal reports
• Adjust routes in real time due to volume changes, weather, or operational constraints
• Communicate routes, schedules, and changes to drivers
• Monitor route performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure routes comply with DOT regulations, hours-of-service, and company policies
• Maintain accurate routing data and documentation
Supervisor Responsibilities
This job has no Supervisory Responsibilities
Required Skills
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in route planning, dispatch, logistics, or transportation.
• Proven experience creating and optimizing delivery routes.
• Strong understanding of geographic routing and transportation constraints
Required Skills
• Experience with routing and optimization tools (TMS, GPS routing software, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple routes and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills for working with drivers, warehouse staff, and leadership.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
Preferred Skills
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and hours-of-service regulations.
• Experience with last-mile or regional transportation planning.
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and telephone keypad.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually load.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are requires of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
AMI Metals, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.