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.
• Strong leadership and motivating skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word required).

Skills

• 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.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• 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).
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required.
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including a 401(K) Savings Plan with a Company Match, discounted stock purchase options, and performance-based annual cost of living increases. Stability and peace-of-mind with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization with over 36,000 employees worldwide. Additional days of paid time off for military veterans. 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.

Pay

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: $85k
• Maximum Pay Range: $85k

Benefits

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. Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Security Notice: For Applicants Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers . Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754. Current Employees: If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here (https://wd5.myworkday.com/ryder/d/task/2998$46522.htmld) to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.