Logistics Manager

About the role

The main purpose of a Logistics Manager is to plan and direct operations while improving productivity and efficiency. The Logistics Manager provides leadership and direction to the dispatch staff, company drivers, and owner operators while overseeing communication functions to effect economical utilization of vehicle facilities by performing the following duties personally and/or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operations of transportation systems and terminals.
• Sets schedules, routes, and assigns drivers and vehicles.
• First point of contact for operational information including but not limited to store delivery services, issues, backhaul information, driver scheduling/availability, and driver concerns.
• SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS.
• Conducts continuous analysis of vehicle and driver schedules to increase efficiency and to lower costs.
• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue and performance records to evaluate productivity and for recommended changes.
• Recruits, orients, trains, and monitors progression of new drivers.
• Maintains monitoring turnover, evaluates operation mileage, equipment, time off and pay, makes recommendations and establishes programs to minimize turnover.
• Enforces compliance and administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations, i.e. logs, equipment condition, etc.
• DIRECTS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS; REVIEWS PROCEDURES; PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO RESOLVE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS; ANALYZES COSTS AND RECOMMENDS COST CONTROL MEASURES; AND DEVELOPS PLANS, POLICIES, AND BUDGETS.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred.
• Three (3) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
• Two (2) years or more managing and leading direct reports required.
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required.
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• Strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career.
• The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial.
• The ability to prioritize, structure and schedule tasks to maximize effort and meet deadlines.
• Computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word required).

Skills and Abilities

• Builds and manages effective teams.
• Strong leadership and motivating skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including a 401(K) savings plan with a company match.
• Discounted stock purchase options.
• Performance-based annual cost of living increases.
• Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development.
• Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering.
• Stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization.
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.