Transportation Analyst

Ryder System; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Analyst to manage Transportation Management processes, drive continuous cost and service improvements, and interface with customers and carriers.

The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, and implementing improvements to meet customer requirements. You will work with internal SMEs and account teams to resolve issues, prepare performance reports, and support quarterly and monthly reviews.

Qualifications

• College degree/Technical Certification in Business, Logistics, Transportation; combination of other education and experiences considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation preferred.
• 2+ years in industry related experience required.
• 2+ years in experience in freight flow and Transportation Management.
• Must be computer literate and able to use MS Office Suite; internet for work matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage KPIs and perform root cause analysis using TM systems.
• Provide support for data processing, reporting, and customer inquiries.
• Interact with clients to resolve problems and coordinate implementations.
• Cohesively work with internal SMEs to resolve problems and support implementations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly customer metrics and performance reports.
• Update SCLM and SCMP; develop reports as needed.
• Initiate continuous process improvements and monitor results.
• Measure transportation network cost and service performance; analyze and develop improvements.
• Coordinate TM procurement activities to optimize cost/service.
• Prepare materials for client quarterly and monthly reviews.
• Evaluate and present opportunities for continuous improvement at accounts.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Presentations

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or Transportation

College degree/Technical Certification in Business, Logistics, Transportation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Job Description

Summary

The Transportation Analyst is responsible for managing Transportation Management business processes (i.e. procurement, Freight Bill Audit & Payment, Shipment Planning & Execution) to ensure that Ryder's solutions are meeting customer requirements. This position will handle repeatable analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements. The position will require both customer and carrier interfacing and capable of representing Ryder in customer meetings.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and manage key performance indicators and execute root cause analysis utilizing TM operating systems.

• Provide all support function activity including accuracy and timeliness of data processing, reporting analysis, and all other customer specific inquiries.

• Interact with clients in resolving problems and coordinating implementations.

• Cohesively work with internal SME(s) to resolve problems and/or support implementations.

• Process and distribute weekly and monthly customer metrics and develop customer performance reports.

• Prepare various reports as required or any support document needed as well as updating SCLM and SCMP.

• Initiates continuous process improvement activities and monitors results.

• Responsible to measure the transportation networks cost and service performance as well as analyze, implement, and develop improvement initiatives in support of the Account Executive.

• Coordinate the activities of TM procurement to achieve best cost/service solution network.

• Responsible for preparation in support of client quarterly and monthly account reviews.

• Evaluate, quantify and present opportunities for continuous improvement at assigned accounts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills , Required

• Bilingual, French and English (for Quebec Locations only), Required

• Strong planning and organizational skills, Required

• Possesses a high degree of initiative, Required

• Demonstrates analytical skills, Required

• Demonstrates problem solving skills, Required

• Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data, Required

• Demonstrates customer service skills, Required

• Develops and delivers effective presentations, Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, Required

• Detail oriented and customer focus, Required

• Possesses a high degree of initiative, Required

Qualifications

• College degree/Technical Certification in in Business, Logistics, Transportation. A combination of other education and experiences will be considered., Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation, Preferred

• 2 years or more in industry related experience required, Required

• 2 years or more in experience in custom and flow of freight as well as Transportation Management, Required

• Must be computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access & PowerPoint required) as well as internet for work related matters Beginner, Required

Travel

• No

Job Category: Transportation

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.

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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:

50000

Maximum Pay Range:

60000

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.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance and disability insurance options
• paid time off for vacation
• paid time off for illness
• paid time off for bereavement
• paid time off for family and parental leave
• 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.

Important Note

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