Senior Logistics Manager - Dedicated Transportation

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start

401K with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase

Holidays and PTO in first year

Maternity leave up to 12 weeks

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Lafayette, IN seeks a Senior Logistics Manager for dedicated transportation. You will lead the distribution center and supervise staff, coordinating warehousing and transportation with key customers.

Role emphasizes coaching and developing teams, strategic planning, and safety leadership in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and a strong culture support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in supply chain, logistics, or warehousing.
• Five or more years managing, leading and developing direct reports.
• Three years of profit & loss responsibility preferred.
• One year or more customer interaction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the customer to resolve issues and sustain satisfaction.
• Strategic planning and execution for the operation.
• Drive continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives to boost productivity.
• Hire, supervise, develop, and manage performance of employees.
• Maintain open communications within and across teams.
• May manage profit and loss statements based on scope.
• Lead a proactive safety program and ensure equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Employee development

Problem solving

Communication

Customer relationship

Team work

Time management

LEAN concepts

Education

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor's in Business/Logistics

Master's in Business/Logistics

Tools

LEAN tools

Job description

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Job Description

We are immediately hiring a Senior Logistics Manager - Dedicated Transportation in Lafayette, IN for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $98,000 per year
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of base salary
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Dedicated logistics experience and driver management is preferred
• Successful experience leading, coaching, and developing employees is preferred

Learn More About This Opportunity And Ryder Here

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Summary

The Senior Manager Logistics provides leadership for the Distribution Center and supervisors, who are directly responsible for turn key warehousing and transportation solutions. The incumbent will have and maintain high level interface directly with the customer on a regular basis.

Essential Functions

• 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 And Abilities

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills
• Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Ability to effectively manage Profit & Loss statements may be necessary depending on the complexity and scope of the operation(preferred)
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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

#INDexempt

Job Category

Logistics

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

$98,000

Maximum Pay Range

$98,000

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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