Consultant Engineer - Finished Vehicle Logistics

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Warren, MI

5d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Consultant Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations. The Role Seeking a motivated individual to help drive the North America Finished Vehicle Logistics team on new projects and on-going support of outbound finished vehicle network engineering The Finished Vehicle Logistics team will focus on: Ensuring systems are accurate Tactical design changes Cost savings analysis and optimizations Creative solutions and purchasing support

Requirements

2+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Project management skills with proven experience leading projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales
Expert-level proficiency in analytics tools with ability to learn new tools/systems quickly
Data analytics experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
Data visualization experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Ability to drive long-term projects through to completion
Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience
Four (4) years or more related work experience required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
Business process optimization and re-engineering experience
Logistics software experience
Master's degree preferred
Industrial Engineering and/or Masters Degree
Total Work Systems (TQM) Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Responsibilities

Manage finished vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada
Validate network performance — Actual vs. Forecast
Define transportation methods balancing cost, service, and quality
Track impact files before and after network redesigns
Model using supply chain optimization tools (e.g., Optilogic)
Manage large data sets to perform transportation studies
Develop business cases with projected cost savings and volume impact
Ensure project alignment and timing with other current and deployed initiatives across logistics
Ensure regional/global input is received for all major decisions related to logistics processes and systems
Root cause issues to identify initiatives that improve process and cost competitiveness
Design and run network modeling tools
Collects data and performs statistical analysis
Maps and documents processes.
Recommends and implements process improvement
Establishes and implements performance measures
Manages small and medium size projects
Conducts Supply Chain and/or inventory analysis
Re-designs and/or re-engineers logistics processes
Supports business development and creates efficient designs and solutions
Determines efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, driver and equipment utilization charts
Applies company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations
Confers with the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
Applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools
Assists in the development and delivery of presentations to customers as part of the sales team effort
Performs other duties as assigned.