Senior Logistics Manager — DC Operations & Strategy

Ryder System, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off first year

Maternity leave

Job summary

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

This exempt role reports to the Supply Chain Solutions division, with direct customer interfacing to resolve issues and drive performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, LEAN experience, and a proven ability to manage operations, safety programs, and P&L aspects in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain

Master’s degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field

Job description

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

This exempt role reports to the Supply Chain Solutions division, with direct customer interfacing to resolve issues and drive performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, LEAN experience, and a proven ability to manage operations, safety programs, and P&L aspects in a fast-paced environment.