Route Optimization Engineer

Ryder System, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Routing Specialist to support our Continuous Improvement culture by planning and optimizing routes for dedicated customers.

You will work with operating teams across the country and collaborate with the engineering group to deliver executable route plans in a timely manner. The role requires 0–1 year in Transportation or Supply Chain experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Power BI/Excel/Visio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or related discipline).
• 0 to 1 year in Transportation or Supply Chain experience required.
• 0 to 1 year in Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Beginner
• Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Beginner
• Basic knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner

Responsibilities

• Performs daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and using transportation modeling software.
• Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and processing of completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
• Produce optimal, executable, multi-stop dedicated routes based on pre-determined parameters and customer orders provided within a defined period of time.
• Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for 1 or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

CI project management

Multitasking / time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management

0 to 1 year in Transportation or Supply Chain experience

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Routing Specialist to support our Continuous Improvement culture by planning and optimizing routes for dedicated customers.

You will work with operating teams across the country and collaborate with the engineering group to deliver executable route plans in a timely manner. The role requires 0–1 year in Transportation or Supply Chain experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Power BI/Excel/Visio.