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Ryder System Logistics Engineer in Lafayette, Indiana

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Summary

MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER!

Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World!

We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer’s expectation. The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial. In addition, YOU are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.

The Logistics Engineer function is to develop innovative and creative logistics solutions for new and existing customers which achieves them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Appian experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for the development and management of an appropriate project plan to start-up new accounts as well as responsible for managing start-up operations, design, training and technology. Determination of material handling requirements

  • Responsible for external and internal customer's satisfaction requirements. Interacts constantly with the RDL technology committees to ensure that the technologies effectively support the customers without adding costs greater than value. Manages 1-2 projects

  • Functions as main customer contact for Logistics design activities. Responsible for making decisions related to all logistics designs and its applicability to customer requests

  • Develops and enhances an implementation methodology which can be used as a template across various industries/countries

Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Customer facing role (polished, excellent communication skills, be able to present to management for cost savings and route design)

  • Open to relocation

  • Strong technical background (SQL, Power BI, Access, database development)

  • Logistics experience (planning, routing, dock scheduling, Appian or manual routing using Excel)

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrates problem solving skills

  • Ability to present information and ideas clearly and understandably to others

  • 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

  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

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

  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

  • General knowledge of Integrated Logistics, Transportation, distribution, Customer Service and Information Technology intermediate required

  • Knowledge of computer tools: Spreadsheets, Databases, Graphics, Word Processing, Mapping, Routing and Scheduling, Facility Layouts advanced required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required Undergraduate Degree in related field

  • Master's degree preferred Master's Degree in related field

  • Eight (8) years or more Relevant experience in Logistics/Transportation/Operations/Systems required

  • General knowledge of Integrated Logistics, Transportation, distribution, Customer Service and Information Technology intermediate required

  • Knowledge of computer tools: Spreadsheets, Databases, Graphics, Word Processing, Mapping, Routing and Scheduling, Facility Layouts advanced required

Travel

  • 5%-10% travel

  • Sign on bonus

In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options, performance-based annual cost of living increases and we are proud to offer:

  • 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.

  • The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 40,000 employees worldwide.

If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, and your work experience and/or education aligns with the Requirements and Responsibilities listed below, please APPLY NOW!!

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Job Category: Engineering

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