Leadership Development Program

Ryder • Lafayette, LA

3d • $60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

We are immediately hiring for the Leadership Development Program in Lafayette, IN for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. This opportunity is open only to candidates who earned their bachelor's degree in December 2025 or are set to graduate in May 2026. When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company. In this rotational program, you will spend 12 months between two to three different roles, all within Ryder's Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial vertical. In these roles, you will gain valuable operational experience in distribution management, dedicated transportation and supply chain engineering solutions. Additionally, you will have a program advocate, a product offering mentor, as well as exposure to executive leadership. As a Leadership Development Program employee, you will move physical locations 1-2 times during a 12-18 month rotational assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• College degree/Technical Certification required in Business, Logistics, Transportation or a related field. Combination of other education and experiences will be considered.
• 0 to One (1) year Involvement in extra-curricular activities that demonstrate leadership skills required
• 0 to One (1) year Previous internship experience preferred
• Effective leadership skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Possess the curiosity to learn things on their own while building relationships that broaden knowledge and develops collaboration
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and oversee three different day to day Supply Chain operations, including but not limited to Warehousing, Logistics Optimization Centers, Dedicated Transportation and Engineering
• Plan and review, in collaboration with the site leadership team, all logistics processes, ensuring that they meet the company standards and customer service specifications
• Participate in project based activities as requested by site leadership, i.e. – continuous improvement kaizen events with CI team, shadow Analytics team, etc.
• Responsible for communication of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by tracking, adjusting, continuous improvement, etc.
• Travel as required to assist locations and required to move physical locations 1-2 times per 18 months.
• Present to various stakeholders Customers and management regarding process changes and feedback. Mid-program presentations to executive leadership.
• Meet regularly with site leadership, established mentors, program advocates. i.e. – formal and informal touchpoints, virtual learning opportunities, development sessions. etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

What This Job Offers

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