Warehousing Lead Solutions Design Engineer (remote)

Responsibilities

Lead Solutions Design Engineers support the growth of our Supply Chain Solutions & Dedicated Transportation Solution offerings by:

• Designing solutions that deliver financial value to our Customers
• Demonstrating an understanding of our Customer's business
• Providing feasible designs that are aligned with our Customer's needs
• Helping the pursuit team with shaping wins plans consistent with our solution design
• Helping to sustain designs that align with Ryder's operational & technical capabilities
• Writing and delivering a compelling proposal that influences the customer decision to select Ryder
• Supporting awarded business throughout the startup process, successfully transitioning design and proposal assumptions to Operations and SCE CI resources through the Customer Due Diligence process

Requirements

The Lead Solutions Design Engineer must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering
• Have Six (6) years or more in the Transportation industry (e.g., Truckload, Multi-stop TL, LTL, Intermodal, Bulk, Rail, or Parcel services)
• Have Six (6) years or more in the Warehousing and/or Manufacturing industry (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Warehouse Operations, Operations)
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Have extensive knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks
• Have Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control, warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods)
• Have Extensive knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS)
• Have Extensive knowledge of Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau)
• Have Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Design Tools (CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D); Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); simulation software and application; Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale); and Labor Mgt. Systems)
• Have Extensive knowledge of Network Design Tools (e.g., Llamasoft) and Data Analytics Software (e.g., Tableau)

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, candidates must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering
• Have Six (6) years or more in the Transportation industry (e.g., Truckload, Multi-stop TL, LTL, Intermodal, Bulk, Rail, or Parcel services)
• Have Six (6) years or more in the Warehousing and/or Manufacturing industry (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Warehouse Operations, Operations)
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Have extensive knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks
• Have Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control, warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods)
• Have Extensive knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS)
• Have Extensive knowledge of Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau)
• Have Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Design Tools (CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D); Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); simulation software and application; Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale); and Labor Mgt. Systems)
• Have Extensive knowledge of Network Design Tools (e.g., Llamasoft) and Data Analytics Software (e.g., Tableau)

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Superb data organization and cleansing skills
• Advanced skills and concepts using design applications, tools, techniques, and methodologies to analyze and design complex transportation and warehousing networks
• Familiarity in simulation tools, transportation & warehouse management systems, ERPs, Automation, MHE, Visibility Tools, and industry leading technologies
• Ability to influence the project teams by using facts, statistics, and analytics
• Comprehend complex supply chain and transportation solutions and segment design processes into manageable elements and process steps
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex designs, concepts, and regulations into terms readily understood
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint expert required
• Knowledgeable of visualization (Tableau, Microsoft) and database programming intermediate preferred
• Knowledge of effective metrics programs and design networks that are sustainable and measurable advanced required
• Extensive knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks
• Extensive knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment
• Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control, warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods)
• Extensive knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS)
• Extensive knowledge of Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau)
• Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Design Tools (CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D); Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); simulation software and application; Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale); and Labor Mgt. Systems)
• Extensive knowledge of Network Design Tools (e.g., Llamasoft) and Data Analytics Software (e.g., Tableau)

Benefits

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including 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. For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533).