Eric Buller
About Eric Buller
Eric Buller is a Route Optimization Manager at US Foods, where he has successfully implemented route optimization initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings. He has a background in industrial engineering and has held various positions in the food service and logistics sectors.
Current Role at US Foods
Eric Buller serves as the Route Optimization Manager at US Foods, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing routing efficiency across the organization. He has successfully led the Northeast region to achieve $6 million in routing improvement projects in 2022. His responsibilities include optimizing routes in various markets and implementing enterprise-wide route optimization initiatives.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Before his current role, Eric Buller worked as an Industrial Engineer at US Foods from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he planned and redesigned routes in response to a major building closure and collapse, integrating operations with nearby divisions. He also served as a routing liaison for a cross-functional team, contributing to significant cost savings of $20 million in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Eric Buller earned a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in route optimization and engineering. This expertise is evident in his ability to develop and deliver training on processes, tools, and systems to both VPs and front-line employees at US Foods.
Career History
Eric Buller's career includes various roles that have contributed to his expertise in industrial engineering and route optimization. He began as a Cashier/Stocker at Hy-Vee from 2008 to 2011 and later worked as a Production Worker at Arctic Glacier Ice Inc for three months in 2012. He also gained experience as a Global Parts Co-op at Emerson Process Management in 2013 and as an Industrial Engineer at UPS from 2015 to 2019.
Achievements in Route Optimization
Throughout his career, Eric Buller has demonstrated a strong focus on route optimization. His leadership in the Northeast region at US Foods resulted in substantial routing improvements, and he played a key role in achieving significant savings for the company. His initiatives reflect a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the logistics sector.