Logistics Engineer

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Novi, MI

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Engineer function is to develop innovative and creative logistics solutions for new and existing customers which achieves them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The position is responsible for the development and management of an appropriate project plan to start-up new accounts as well as responsible for managing start-up operations, design, training and technology. This role involves the determination of material handling requirements and is responsible for external and internal customer's satisfaction requirements. The Logistics Engineer interacts constantly with the RDL technology committees to ensure that the technologies effectively support the customers without adding costs greater than value. This role manages 1-2 projects and functions as the main customer contact for Logistics design activities. The individual is responsible for making decisions related to all logistics designs and its applicability to customer requests and develops and enhances an implementation methodology which can be used as a template across various industries/countries.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Undergraduate Degree in related field
4 years or more in Relevant experience in Logistics/Transportation/Operations/Systems
General knowledge of Integrated Logistics, Transportation, distribution, Customer Service and Information Technology (Intermediate)
Knowledge of computer tools: Spreadsheets, Databases, Graphics, Word Processing, Mapping, Routing and Scheduling, Facility Layouts (Advanced)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Ability to present information and ideas clearly and understandably to others.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in related field

Responsibilities

Develop innovative and creative logistics solutions for new and existing customers.
Develop and manage an appropriate project plan to start-up new accounts.
Manage start-up operations, design, training and technology.
Determine material handling requirements.
Ensure external and internal customer's satisfaction requirements.
Interact with RDL technology committees to ensure technologies effectively support customers without adding costs greater than value.
Manage 1-2 projects.
Act as the main customer contact for Logistics design activities.
Make decisions related to all logistics designs and their applicability to customer requests.
Develop and enhance an implementation methodology which can be used as a template across various industries/countries.
Perform other duties as assigned.