Routing Optimization Specialist

Ryder System, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; 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 produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating teams and collaborate with engineering and operations. This role emphasizes teamwork, independence in a fast-paced environment, and interaction with interstate teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 0–1 year related experience in Transportation or Supply Chain advised.
• Experience in Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL/LTL preferred.
• MS Office suite with Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; beginner level.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau) and SQL/DAX.
• Lean core tools knowledge (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving).

Responsibilities

• Performs daily route planning for operating teams using routing software.
• Monitor electronic processing of orders and routing data to DTS teams.
• Produce optimal, executable, multi-stop routes within defined timeframes.
• Manage routing for multiple sessions and locations for several customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Verbal and written communication

Professional relationship building

Independent work

CI project management

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

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

0 to 1 year in related work experience in Transportation or Supply Chain Industry

0 to 1 year in Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL)

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

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 produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating teams and collaborate with engineering and operations. This role emphasizes teamwork, independence in a fast-paced environment, and interaction with interstate teams.