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Ryder System, Inc.

Director Finance

Ryder System, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Director DTS (Dedicated Transportation Solutions) Pricing will be responsible for leading the DTS and TM (Transportation Management) business segments pricing and other financial analysis activities. Develop a detailed understanding of Ryder’s business model and pricing model, partner with Operations and Sales leadership to deliver strategic initiatives and business objectives including pricing and commercial strategy to retain and win new business. Ensure Pricing guidelines and processes are adhered to. Key components of the role include managing a team of ~5 people (workflow management, performance management, development and retention), pricing model enhancement and updates, pricing initiatives and pricing large deals and supporting the team on deals. Pricing activities include gathering cost data for development of costing analysis; analysis of alternative pricing and billing strategies; presentation of pricing strategies to internal organization and potential clients; and contract review/analysis/negotiation. There will be a high level of interaction, up to senior levels, with various internal organizations (sales, operations, engineering, IT, legal, field finance) as well as potential customers. Leadership and good communications skills are key.

Essential Functions

Continue to review and enhance pricing best practices and techniques; collaborating with Director SCS Pricing

Ensure Pricing Model and approaches keep pace with evolving and more sophisticated customer and market trends

Work with DTS Field Finance to support Rated (Pricing) v Actual application and analysis; ensure learnings are incorporated in Pricing Model, thus driving accurate and complete Pricing Model output

Ownership of the Dynamic Deal Scoring (DDS) tool; complete quarterly data updates of recent deals and annual review of tool benchmarks to ensure accurate deal scores. Ensure DDS is used on each deal and deal scores are available for Sales Operations to provide reporting

Provide financial support to sell cost competitive and profitable deals that meet or exceed company determined hurdle rates

Highlight areas of risk and complexity and advise the team on alternatives mitigation strategies.

Provide financial and general business support to the sales and operations teams in support of collective business development efforts

Assess and incorporates risks into pricing models - able to advise team regarding risks and how to mitigate through pricing strategy

Structure financial aspects of a deal

Deliver well documented, timely and complete customer pricing deliverables (i.e. pricing template)

Enforce the various costing/pricing processes in accordance with corporate guidelines

Is able to influence members of the team that are senior in grade, including appropriate level of push back regarding guidelines or strategy

Develop and manage relationships with the Ryder Field organization and other HQ groups

Actively engages other Ryder functional experts as required

Works with team to develop and present bids and solutions to customers as necessary

Skills

Advanced Excel skills required; advanced Excel financial modelling skills preferred

Knowledge of Power BI and other business intelligence tools preferred

Analytical ability and problem solving skills

Excellent team management and organizational skills to include workflow planning. Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities. Capable of multi-tasking, with excellent time management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION Bachelor's degree Finance or Business.

Experience Eight (8) years or more experience in strategic cost management.

TRAVEL 0 - 10%

Remote work from HOME 2 days per month in office, depending on location.

Job Category Financial Analysis

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 : 140000

Maximum Pay Range : 160000

Benefits Information 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. For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) to download the comprehensive benefits summary.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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.

Contact 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.

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