Routing Specialist (remote)
About The Position
This position supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The Routing Specialist processes customer orders using automated processes and routing software to create optimal route plans for execution by Ryder operating teams. The role interfaces with operating teams in various parts of the country and collaborates with engineering counterparts. It reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations management. The role plans routes for multiple daily sessions, locations, and one or more customers. Sessions typically take one to two hours. Routes are designed to be optimal and executable, using customer orders and predetermined parameters within defined timeframes. This is a remote position in the Engineering job category.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- 0 to 1 year of related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain industry.
- Effective interpersonal skills and change implementation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage continuous-improvement projects from initiation through sustained results.
- Ability to multitask; strong organization and time-management skills.
- Beginner-level Microsoft Office Suite skills, with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Nice To Haves
- 0 to 1 year of transportation experience, such as Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, or LTL.
- Beginner-level knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and database programming such as SQL or DAX.
- Beginner-level knowledge of Lean core tools and processes, such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily route planning for operating teams using automated processes and transportation modeling software.
- Monitor electronic processing of customer order files and send completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
- Produce optimal, executable, multi-stop dedicated routes based on predetermined parameters and customer orders within defined timeframes.
- Plan routes for multiple sessions per day, across multiple locations and for one or more customers.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
