Logistics Engineer

Company: Ryder System
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: April 30, 2021

Job Description:

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Summary

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.

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.

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

None

DOT Regulated

No

Job Category

Engineering

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Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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