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Ryder System, Inc.

Routing Engineer

Ryder System, Inc., Albany, New York, United States

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2 positions available: one onsite in Coppell, TX or Irving, TX, and one fully remote (nationwide). Shift schedule: Monday – Friday 2:00 am CST – 10:00 am CST.

Summary This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The Engineer will process orders from customers utilizing automated processes and leveraging routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner. This position will interface with operating teams in various parts of the country and includes collaboration with counterparts within the engineering team. The Engineer will be expected to complete continuous improvement projects to support the CI initiatives of the broader team and learn engineering methodologies through mentorship with other team members. Continuous improvement activities beyond daily routing should account for 15% to 25% of the Engineer's time. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations management.

Essential Functions

Dedicated resource performing daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and using 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 provided within a defined period of time.

Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for 1 or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each session.

Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, and Lean principles. Applies 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 skills, change implementation skills, strong 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 beginning to sustained results.

Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or in related discipline).

2 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.

0 to 1 year in Transportation Experience (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).

Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Intermediate.

Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Beginner, Preferred.

Basic knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner, Preferred.

Travel 0% - 5%

Job Category Engineering

Compensation Information Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: $70,000

Maximum Pay Range: $75,000

Benefits Information For all Full-time positions only, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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.

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Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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