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Job Description:

2 positions available:

One is onsite in Coppell, TX or Irving, TX

One is fully remote (nationwide)

Shift Schedule:

Monday - Friday from 2:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST

Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network.  The Engineer will process orders from customers utilizing automated processes and leveraging routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner.  This position will interface with operating teams in various parts of the country and includes collaboration with counterparts within the engineering team.  The Engineer wil be expected to complete continuous improvement projects to support the CI initiatives of the broader team and learn engineering metholdogies through mentorship with other team members.  Continuous improvement activities beyond daily routing should account for 15% to 25% of the Engineer's time.  This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations management.

Essential Functions

• Dedicated resource performing daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and using transportation modeling software.
• Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and processing of completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
• Produce optimal, executable, multi-stop dedicated routes based on pre-determined parameters and customer orders provided within a defined period of time.
• Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for 1 or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each sessions
• Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, and Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal skills, Change implementation skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills., Required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships., Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment., Required
• Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results., Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills., Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or in related discipline), Required
• 2 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry - Required, Required
• 0 to 1 year in Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL), Required
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Intermediate, Required
• Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Beginner, Preferred
• Basic knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner, Preferred

Travel

• 0% - 5%

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Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

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Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.

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