Senior Engineer - Finished Vehicle Logistics

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Warren, MI

5d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations. The Role Seeking a motivated individual to help drive the North America Finished Vehicle Logistics team on new projects and on-going support of outbound finished vehicle network engineering. The Finished Vehicle Logistics team will focus on: Ensuring systems are accurate, Tactical design changes, Cost savings analysis and optimizations, Creative solutions and purchasing support.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Project management skills with proven experience leading projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales
• Expert-level proficiency in analytics tools with ability to learn new tools/systems quickly
• Data analytics experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
• Data visualization experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Ability to drive long-term projects through to completion
• Must be computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word) as well as MS Project, Vision, AutoCAD and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Ability to operate within predictable parameters as well as defined tools and processes with guidance from management
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Must be customer focused
• Results oriented
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels within the organization
• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, business or supply chain. A combination of other education and experiences will be considered.
• Five (5) years or more of relevant work. required
• Five (5) years or more with data profiling, data mining and statics analysis. required
• Five (5) years or more in the use of Paragon software or other transportation optimization tools required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
• Business process optimization and re-engineering experience
• Logistics software experience
• Master's degree preferred in industrial engineering or/and MBA

Responsibilities

• Manage finished vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada
• Validate network performance — Actual vs. Forecast
• Define transportation methods balancing cost, service, and quality
• Track impact files before and after network redesigns
• Model using supply chain optimization tools (e.g., Optilogic)
• Manage large data sets to perform transportation studies
• Develop business cases with projected cost savings and volume impact
• Ensure project alignment and timing with other current and deployed initiatives across logistics
• Ensure regional/global input is received for all major decisions related to logistics processes and systems
• Root cause issues to identify initiatives that improve process and cost competitiveness
• Design and run network modeling tools
• Apply company methodologies and tools to design distribution and transportation operations including staffing, equipment, sizing and layout.
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Determine efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, equipment, and equipment utilization charts.
• Map and document processes, identify process gaps, make recommendations and implement process improvement.
• Support business development and help create efficient designs and solutions processes.
• Participate in customer facing meetings for proposal discussion and business development.
• Establish and implement performance measures, KPI targets and optimization tools.
• Develop transportation network design and routing design using the appropriate software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior