Route Optimization Specialist – Multi-Stop Planning

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

Job summary

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

You will use routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner. You will interface with operating teams nationwide and collaborate with engineers and operations management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs daily route planning for operating teams using automated processes and routing software.
• Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and routing outputs to DTS operating teams.
• Produce optimal, executable, multi-stop routes based on parameters and customer orders within defined timeframes.
• Manage route planning for multiple sessions per day across multiple locations for one or more customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent & team work

CI project management

Multitasking

Education

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

0–1 year transportation/supply chain experience

0–1 year transportation management experience (FT/LTL)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Visio

Job description

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

You will use routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner. You will interface with operating teams nationwide and collaborate with engineers and operations management.