Route Planning & Optimization Specialist

Ryder System, Inc.; Texas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Texas seeks a Routing Specialist to support continuous improvement through daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers.

You will process orders using routing software to create optimal multi-stop routes for execution by the Ryder operating team, coordinating with engineering and operations across the country. The role interfaces with multiple operating teams, requires strong communication, and offers a salaried position with a minimum pay of $60,000 and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain is 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

Skills

Route optimization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Routing software

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Texas seeks a Routing Specialist to support continuous improvement through daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers.

You will process orders using routing software to create optimal multi-stop routes for execution by the Ryder operating team, coordinating with engineering and operations across the country. The role interfaces with multiple operating teams, requires strong communication, and offers a salaried position with a minimum pay of $60,000 and a