Logistics Manager

Ryder System, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive training

Health and welfare benefits

Maternity leave

Military veterans' PTO

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Logistics Manager to plan and direct daily fleet operations, lead dispatch staff and drivers, and oversee communications to optimize productivity and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, English/French communication where applicable, and a track record in transportation/logistics operations with a focus on safety compliance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 3+ years in supply chain, logistics, warehouse, or related field.
• 2+ years of managing direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations (advanced).
• Strong knowledge of safety and security requirements (advanced).
• DOT Regulated: No.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily fleet operation.
• Develop policies, programs, and procedures for efficient transportation systems and terminals.
• Set schedules, routes, and assign drivers and vehicles.
• Serve as first point of contact for operational information and driver concerns.
• Submit recommendations to ensure compliance with policies and programs.
• Analyze vehicle and driver schedules to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Review reports to evaluate productivity and suggest changes.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and monitor new drivers.
• Monitor turnover and equipment utilization; implement cost-control measures.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual EN/FR (Quebec)

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy; MS Office

Logistics operations knowledge

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business / Logistics / Supply Chain

Job description

Job Summary

The main purpose of a Logistics Manager is to plan and direction operations while improving productivity and efficiency. The Logistics Manager provides leadership and direction to the dispatch staff, company drivers, and owner operators while overseeing communication functions to effect economical utilization of vehicle facilities by performing the following duties personally and/or through subordinate supervisors.

Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options and performance-based annual cost of living increases
• Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development
• Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering
• The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 36,000 employees worldwide
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans
• Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the daily fleet operation
• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operations of transportation systems and terminals
• Sets schedules, routes, and assigns drivers and vehicles
• First point of contact for operational information including but not limited to store delivery services, issues, backhaul information, driver scheduling/availability, and driver concerns
• Submits recommendations for development of compliance with transportation policies, procedures, and programs
• Conducts continuous analysis of vehicle and driver schedules to increase efficiency and to lower costs
• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue and performance records to evaluate productivity and for recommended changes
• Recruits, orients, trains, and monitors progression of new drivers
• Monitors turnover, evaluates operation mileage, equipment, time off and pay, makes recommendations and establishes programs to minimize turnover
• Enforces compliance and administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations, i.e. logs, equipment condition, etc
• Directs operation and maintenance of equipment and communication systems; reviews procedures; provides guidance to resolve technical problems; analyzes costs and recommends cost control measures; and develops plans, policies, and budgets
• Other duties as assigned
• Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts

Skills and Abilities

• Builds and manages effective teams
• Strong leadership and motivating skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills within a diverse team environment
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, structure and schedule tasks to maximize effort and meet deadlines
• Must be computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word required)
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Three (3) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Two (2) years or more managing and leading direct reports required
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations. advanced required
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements. advanced required
• DOT Regulated No

Compensation Information

Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: 75k

Maximum Pay Range: 85k

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Additional Information

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

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