Transportation Supervisor

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Etna, OH

3d•$70,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily transportation scheduling operations to ensure on-time shipment of freight while working closely with warehouse operations. The supervisor oversees freight movement; processes collect freight requests through multiple transportation portals and ensures compliance with service and customer requirements. This role owns and manages the site’s dock scheduling process, ensuring efficient use of dock capacity, alignment with warehouse labor, and timely carrier pickups and deliveries. This position serves as a critical link between warehouse, carriers, and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency and reliability across inbound and outbound freight activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Bachelors of Business, Logistics, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Required
5 years or more in Industry related experience with Bachelors degree or 8 years of experience with HS diploma., Required
Proficiency in MS Office Excel, Access and PowerPoint Advanced, Required
Competency in Statistical and/or Transportation Analysis tools Advanced, Required
Knowledge of Ryder TM Operating Tools Advanced, Required
Working knowledge of FBAP, TIS, ROL and TM systems Advanced, Required

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or lead experience in transportation or logistics operations
Familiarity with LTL, TL, and parcel shipping methods
Experience working with customer routing guides and compliance requirements
Data-driven mindset with the ability to track and improve performance metrics

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily transportation and dock scheduling activities to support warehouse operations and on‑time freight delivery
Partner with warehouse leadership and carriers to align dock capacity, shipment priorities, and carrier availability
Process collect freight and manage dock appointments through transportation and scheduling portals, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Monitor schedule adherence, resolve missed or rescheduled appointments, and minimize shipment delays caused by dock execution
Communicate proactively with carriers, customer and internal teams regarding shipment status and service issues
Maintain accurate transportation records and support continuous improvement of transportation and dock scheduling processes
Performs other duties as assigned.