Route Optimization Specialist | CI & Transportation Planning

Ryder System, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Routing Specialist to support daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network.

You will use routing software to create optimal routes and collaborate with operating teams nationwide, reporting to CI/Engineering leadership and aligning with Operations management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–1 year in Transportation/Supply Chain experience, with strong MS Office and data visualization skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or related discipline).
• 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)
• 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

Communication

Independent work

CI project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Access

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Routing Specialist to support daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network.

You will use routing software to create optimal routes and collaborate with operating teams nationwide, reporting to CI/Engineering leadership and aligning with Operations management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–1 year in Transportation/Supply Chain experience, with strong MS Office and data visualization skills.