Routing Optimization Specialist

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

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in the United States seeks a Routing Specialist to support daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network.

You will process orders using routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team, interfacing with field and engineering teams. The role requires strong problem-solving, excellent time management, and the ability to work with cross-functional groups in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain required.
• 0–1 year in transportation or supply chain industry required.
• Beginner knowledge of MS Office; Power BI/Tableau and SQL/DAX preferred.
• Lean core tools knowledge (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management) 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

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CI project management

Multi-tasking & time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

PowerBI/Tableau/SQL/DAX

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in the United States seeks a Routing Specialist to support daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network.

You will process orders using routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team, interfacing with field and engineering teams. The role requires strong problem-solving, excellent time management, and the ability to work with cross-functional groups in a fast-paced environment.