Senior Logistics Leader: Strategy, People & Ops

Ryder System, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Discounted stock plan

Annual cost of living increases

Comprehensive training

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and supervise staff responsible for turnkey warehousing and transportation solutions.

The role requires building strong relationships with customers and delivering top-tier service. You will guide strategic planning, LEAN initiatives, and safety programs, while managing performance, communications, and, where applicable, P&L responsibilities; the position offers a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
• Three (3) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred
• One (1) year or more customer interaction preferred

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation.
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
• Hire, supervise, develop and manage performance for employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).
• Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required.
• May manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization.
• Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Flexibility

Organization & analytics

Inclusive leadership

Profit & loss management

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics

Master's degree in Business/Logistics/Transportation

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and supervise staff responsible for turnkey warehousing and transportation solutions.

The role requires building strong relationships with customers and delivering top-tier service. You will guide strategic planning, LEAN initiatives, and safety programs, while managing performance, communications, and, where applicable, P&L responsibilities; the position offers a competitive salary and