Group Manager Transportation

Ryder • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Manager Transportation is responsible for all client facing transportation management activities including field operations. Client base may include up to 8 clients generating approximately $175 million freight under management. Book of business will generate approximately $7M in operating revenue and $2M in operating margin. In addition to direct client facing responsibilities, position may also support Supply Chain Services vertical as part of integrated solutions. We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer’s expectation. If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, then we have an opportunity for YOU! You MUST be willing to commit yourself to align with our core values: Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration and Safety. The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial. In addition, YOU are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Logistics or related field of study or minimum 8 yrs. experience
• Eight (8) years or more Industry related experience required
• Eight (8) years or more previous experience supervising others required
• Eight (8) years or more previous experience with financials and a financial acumen required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Strong ability to work with others (customer, carriers, & Ryder)
• Comfort around higher management
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Effective leadership and command skills, and decision quality
• Developing direct reports and others
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Innovation Management, Managing & Measuring work, motivating others
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to negotiate & drive for results
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Strategic agility
• Builds and manages effective teams

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred MBA, Logistics or related field

Responsibilities

• Position is responsible for customer satisfaction, employee selection/development, organic revenue growth and achievement of aggressive financial targets
• Applies product knowledge to develop enhanced solutions for the customer improving customer satisfaction while improving revenue/margins for Ryder
• Works cohesively with all Ryder internal subject matter experts including Sales, Transportation Management Center Operations, Supply Chain Excellence, marketing, Pricing, Finance & IT
• Alignment of efforts and results to customer requirements and scope of work
• Development and management of field support teams including staffing and workload planning.
• Development of field support strategies.
• Developing and monitoring of field support measures and performance
• New customer implementation support
• Development and management of corrective actions and continuous process improvement.
• Development and improvement of standardized work processes
• Financial Management and Reporting.
• Account Performance Management and Reporting
• Supervises others (hire, promote, coach, development and performance management)
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ability to negotiate with customers as new opportunities are identified, priced, negotiated and implemented
• Strategic customer initiatives.
• Develop saving opportunities for Ryder and customer
• Manages crisis situations by taking charge and obtaining necessary resource support
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• discounted stock purchase options
• performance-based annual cost of living increases
• Comprehensive training
• professional development
• Regional and local Ryder resources
• comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
• paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees