Routing Optimization Specialist

Ryder System, Inc. (old); Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

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

You will use routing software to create optimal, executable multi-stop routes for execution by the Ryder operating teams, interfacing with nationwide operations and CI/engineering staff. The role requires collaboration across teams, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple sessions per day.

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, 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

Communication

Independence

CI project management

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Access

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Job description

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

You will use routing software to create optimal, executable multi-stop routes for execution by the Ryder operating teams, interfacing with nationwide operations and CI/engineering staff. The role requires collaboration across teams, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple sessions per day.