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Job Description 2 positions available: one onsite in Coppell, TX or Irving, TX; one fully remote (nationwide).
Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday from 2:00 am CST to 10:00 am CST.
Summary This role supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The Engineer processes customer orders using automated processes and routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team. The Engineer interfaces with operating teams nationwide and collaborates with counterparts within the engineering team. Continuous improvement activities beyond daily routing should account for 15–25% of the Engineer’s time.
Essential Functions
Dedicated resource performing daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and transportation modeling software.
Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and processing of completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
Produce optimal, executable, multi‑stop dedicated routes based on pre‑determined parameters and customer orders within a defined period.
Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for one or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each session.
Develop competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI and Lean principles. Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Effective interpersonal, change‑implementation, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to manage CI projects from inception through sustained results.
Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time‑management skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
2+ years of related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
0 to 1 year of Transportation experience (Transport Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Beginner knowledge of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
Beginner knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving).
Travel 0 %–5 % travel.
Job Category Engineering
Compensation Information Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 per year. The amount may be influenced by experience, education, location, market data, internal equity, and internal salary ranges. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.
Benefits Information For all full‑time positions only: 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, 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, veteran status, or disability.
Important Note Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, 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 Ryder.com/careers. For questions about the application process or to verify 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 log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Job Description 2 positions available: one onsite in Coppell, TX or Irving, TX; one fully remote (nationwide).
Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday from 2:00 am CST to 10:00 am CST.
Summary This role supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The Engineer processes customer orders using automated processes and routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team. The Engineer interfaces with operating teams nationwide and collaborates with counterparts within the engineering team. Continuous improvement activities beyond daily routing should account for 15–25% of the Engineer’s time.
Essential Functions
Dedicated resource performing daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and transportation modeling software.
Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and processing of completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
Produce optimal, executable, multi‑stop dedicated routes based on pre‑determined parameters and customer orders within a defined period.
Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for one or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each session.
Develop competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI and Lean principles. Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Effective interpersonal, change‑implementation, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to manage CI projects from inception through sustained results.
Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time‑management skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
2+ years of related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
0 to 1 year of Transportation experience (Transport Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Beginner knowledge of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
Beginner knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving).
Travel 0 %–5 % travel.
Job Category Engineering
Compensation Information Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 per year. The amount may be influenced by experience, education, location, market data, internal equity, and internal salary ranges. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.
Benefits Information For all full‑time positions only: 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, 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, veteran status, or disability.
Important Note Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, 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 Ryder.com/careers. For questions about the application process or to verify 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 log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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