Logistics Planner - Dedicated Transportation

Ryder - Hanover, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Hanover, MD

10,001+ employees

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Logistics Planner FLEX position at Ryder is responsible for planning routes and scheduling resources to optimize operations across multiple accounts. This role focuses on resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of people, trucks, and freight to enhance revenue and profitability. The position requires continuous monitoring of trip progress and resource utilization, as well as effective communication with drivers and management to address any issues that arise during operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trip progression and resource utilization throughout the day.
• Utilize Geotab and RyderDrive to ensure drivers adhere to schedules and coordinate with Driver Managers when necessary.
• Select optimal equipment and trailers for freight to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Assign loads to drivers to enhance profitability, customer satisfaction, and driver retention.
• Work with Account Management and backhaul coordination teams to develop solutions that increase revenue through resource utilization.
• Develop recovery plans for customer shipments when issues arise, collaborating with Account Management or Customer Service teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, or Logistics preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain required.
• Advanced route planning skills required.
• Intermediate knowledge of DOT requirements required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• High accuracy in processing information required.
• Ability to learn new IT systems required.
• Strong conflict resolution skills required.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions required.
• Adaptability to changing environments required.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships required.
• Commitment to meet or exceed team and driver expectations required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Discounted stock purchase options.
• Performance-based annual cost of living increases.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.