Transportation Supervisor

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Coppell, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

We are immediately hiring a Transportation Supervisor in Coppell, TX for our Supply Chain Solutions division. This role is responsible for the oversight of all driver owner/operator activities, including pick-up and delivery, port interaction, governmental regulations, customer service, reporting, and continuous improvement. Ryder is an industry-leading Fortune 500 company that provides critical fleet, transportation, and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, including many of the nation’s biggest brands and new startups. At Ryder, supply chain professionals gain diverse experience, advancement opportunities, and access to industry-leading technology, a large fleet of trucks, and an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of trucking processes, technology, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.
• Ability to assess problem, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team.
• Self-starter: ability to work independently.
• Functional experience in warehousing, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Flexible work schedule some evening and weekend coverage required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) advanced required.
• Two (2) years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• DOT Regulated No.

Responsibilities

• Perform active role in dispatching and tracking of port and store delivery and LTL drivers.
• Works directly with warehouse operations managers to facilitate an efficient and profitable flow of product.
• Overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the dispatch, customer service, brokerage and maintenance divisions of the transportation department.
• Efficient, timely and effective utilization and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Maintain expected service outlined in customer service level agreements.
• Minimize driver turnover.
• Maximize revenue per truck, minimize deadhead and minimize turndowns.
• Minimize excess transportation and maintenance costs.
• Maintain proficiency in trends and technology applicable to respective transportation activities.
• Ensure maximum communication and coordination between the dispatch, drivers, brokers, customer service and maintenance functions and other company departments.
• Ensure that the needs of the customers are known, respond to them, and report problems to the Transportation Manager.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA and OSHA regulations.
• Follow and monitor port activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees