Route Optimization Specialist

Ryder System, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

PTO and leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ryder is seeking a Routing Specialist to support daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers. You will use routing software to generate multi-stop routes and interface with operating teams nationwide, reporting to CI/Engineering leadership. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 0–1 year in transportation or supply chain is required.

The role blends independent work with team collaboration. Successful candidates will have strong communication, time management, and

Qualifications

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

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

Change management

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Independent and team work

CI project management

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Ryder is seeking a Routing Specialist to support daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers. You will use routing software to generate multi-stop routes and interface with operating teams nationwide, reporting to CI/Engineering leadership. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 0–1 year in transportation or supply chain is required.

The role blends independent work with team collaboration. Successful candidates will have strong communication, time management, and