[Hiring] Route Operations Analyst @NILO BRANDS, INC.

Role Description

NILO® is one of the fastest growing Beverage Brands in the US. We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to support our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations. This role focuses on optimizing delivery routes, supporting field execution, and driving operational decisions through data analysis, coordination, and real-time problem-solving.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational and analytical skills, and experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or field operations.

• Build and optimize delivery routes based on store hours, geography, and route capacity.
• Reassign and reschedule visits when field representatives are unavailable to ensure consistent coverage.
• Integrate urgent “Hot Shot” visits into routes with minimal disruption.
• Create one-time or special routes for supervisors to:
  • Resolve stores with execution issues.
  • Visit potential new retail accounts to strengthen underutilized routes.
• Assign tasks to field representatives based on visit outcomes and merchandising needs.
• Analyze store performance reports to:
  • Flag low-performing stores for potential deactivation or improvement in product execution.
• Evaluate route performance and recommend new store additions to strengthen weaker routes.
• Interpret data, store reports, and photo evidence to support decision-making.
• Schedule, update, and coordinate food sampling (demo) events based on supervisor input and visit reports.
• Work with retailer corporate buyers to ensure demo products arrive on time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in route planning, DSD operations, logistics coordination, field operations, or similar roles.
• Experience in CPG, beverage, food distribution, merchandising, or retail operations is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with service routes, field representatives, or merchandising workflows.
• Strong analytical and route-planning ability.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills under changing conditions.
• Proficiency with route optimization tools, mapping platforms, and scheduling systems.
• Ability to interpret data, reports, and visual/photo evidence to drive decisions.
• Strong communication skills with field teams, supervisors, and retail partners.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to react quickly to operational disruptions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when planning routes or coordinating demos.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.

Benefits

• Superior than average compensation
• Paid time off & Holidays
• Top level Training and personal growth