Consultant Engineer - Finished Vehicle Logistics

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Warren, MI

24d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Consultant Engineer analyzes and applies continuous improvement tools to design supply chain solutions for current and future operations. This role supports the North America Finished Vehicle Logistics team through new projects and ongoing engineering of the outbound finished vehicle network. The team focuses on system accuracy, tactical design changes, cost savings and optimization, creative solutions, and purchasing support.

The position manages finished vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada; evaluates actual network performance against forecasts; and determines transportation methods that balance cost, service, and quality. It uses supply chain optimization and network modeling tools, large data sets, and business cases to assess redesigns, projected cost savings, and volume impacts. The Consultant Engineer coordinates project alignment and timing with logistics initiatives, gathers regional and global input for major decisions, and investigates issues to identify improvements to processes and cost competitiveness.

Additional work includes collecting and analyzing data, documenting and improving processes, establishing performance measures, managing small and medium-sized projects, conducting supply chain or inventory analysis, redesigning logistics processes, and supporting business development with efficient designs and solutions. The role applies company transportation methodologies, Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control tools, and collaborates with Engineering and Operations Managers. It may also support customer presentations as part of the sales team.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development; internship or co-op experience does not count toward this requirement.
• Four or more years of related work experience is also listed as required.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related area, or a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Project management skills and demonstrated experience leading projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
• Expert-level proficiency in analytics tools and ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.
• Data analytics experience, such as SQL, R, or Python.
• Data visualization experience, such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to drive long-term projects through to completion.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and evaluate multiple situational or data-related factors in depth.
• Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels, including with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors; comfort working with senior management.
• Strong organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and a willingness to learn in the area of specialty.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to build and manage effective teams and strong customer relationships.
• Total Work Systems (TQM).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Business process optimization and re-engineering experience.
• Logistics software experience.
• Master's degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering or a related area.
• 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 by comparing actual results with forecasts.
• Define transportation methods that balance cost, service, and quality.
• Track impact files before and after network redesigns.
• Model supply chain networks using optimization tools such as Optilogic.
• Manage large data sets to perform transportation studies.
• Develop business cases that project cost savings and volume impact.
• Coordinate project alignment and timing with current and deployed logistics initiatives.
• Ensure regional and global input is received for major decisions concerning logistics processes and systems.
• Investigate root causes and identify initiatives that improve processes and cost competitiveness.
• Design and run network modeling tools.
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Map and document processes, and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Establish and implement performance measures.
• Manage small and medium-sized projects.
• Conduct supply chain and/or inventory analysis.
• Redesign or re-engineer logistics processes.
• Support business development by creating efficient designs and solutions.
• Analyze layouts, labor force, driver utilization, and equipment utilization to determine efficient resource use.
• Apply company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations.
• Work with Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control tools.
• Assist with developing and delivering customer presentations as part of sales team efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family leave, and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• The position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan, depending on level and type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level