Job Description

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We are immediately hiring an Engineer to join our Continuous Improvement team

• $80,000 - 88,000 range

• Remote with around 30% travel

• Engineering degree

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days

• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match

• Discounted employee stock purchase options

• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more

• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year

• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary

The Consultant Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations.

Essential Functions

• Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools and Lean methodologies to design supply chain solutions in current and future operations.

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis

• Maps and documents processes. Recommends and implements process improvement

• Establishes and implements performance measures

• Re-designs and/or re-engineers logistics processes

• Supports business development and creates efficient designs and solutions

• Develops efficient utilization of resources (labor force, drivers and equipment)

• Applies company methodologies and tools to design efficient transportation operations

• Confers with engineering and operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Transportation experience necessary (Transportation Management, dedicated, FTL, LTL)

• Continuous improvement mentality and ability to drive change within an established business

• Transportation modeling/solutions development experience

• Working knowledge of transportation metrics & data visualization

• Proficient in transportation modeling tools such as Appian Direct Route, JDA Transportation Modeler or Llamasoft (Coupa) Supply Chain Guru

• Ability to analyze transportation data for optimization opportunities, route design and strategic network analysis

• Strong customer facing presence and ability to clearly articulate savings opportunities with the customer.

• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills

• Ability to support solution development during sales pursuit process

• Ability to collaborate with key functional areas including: operations, sales, finance, analytics

• Location: typically remote office, location open

• Travel requirements: ~30%

Additional Responsibilities

• Applies company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations

• Confers with the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions

• Applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools

• Assists in the development and delivery of presentations to customers as part of the sales team effort

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluations criteria for obtaining results

• Performs work independently with minimal supervision

• Possesses strong technical aptitude

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

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

• Demonstrates problem solving skills

• Able to deal with ambiguity

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

• Fast learner with business acumen

• Builds and manages effective teams

• Manages Diversity and Inclusion

• Possess Managerial courage, approachability

• Ability to build strong customer relationships

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Develops and delivers effective presentations

• Total Work Systems (TQM)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience

• Master's degree preferred Industrial Engineering and/or Masters Degree

• Four (4) years or more related work experience required

• Total Work Systems (TQM)

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

• Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

DOT Regulated: No

Travel 30%

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Job Category: Engineering

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