Ryder System Hiring for Director Customer Logistics Job at Waterloo, IA Full Time

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Summary

The Director Customer Logistics is primarily responsible for operations management, safety, financial and customer relations for one or more customers with multiple warehouse locations. This individual is responsible for ensuring LEAN and Continuous Improvement deployment for assigned accounts and expanding business with current customers to support business changes and introduce new services. This position participates in business development activities with new customers and will typically manage $10M to $30M in operating revenue for multiple logistics/warehouse operations, as well as the complexity level of the business. Depending on the customer requirements, additional areas of responsibility may include transportation, packaging and/or reverse logistics. This position is responsible for leading, guiding, training and directing location managers including GLM I and GLM II at assigned accounts.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain relationships with customer(s) at a regional or corporate level based on operational execution and value creation. Represent Ryder in customer meetings and presentations including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR)
• Forecast, plan, manage and ensure assigned accounts meet defined financial targets. Develop and implement mitigation plans as necessary
• Manage operations to meet or exceed internal and external Key Performance Indicators(KPIs). Implement mitigation plans if necessary. Lead account(s) during peak seasons, special projects, and implementations
• Identify expansion opportunities with current customer(s). May participate in business development and start up activities for new customers
• Monitor and hold operations accountable for maintaining a safety culture that meets or exceeds annual safety targets
• Oversee the deployment of Ryder’s Lean Guiding Principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Hire, train, guide and supervise Group Logistics Managers (GLM) I and II to meet the requirements of the positions within the accounts

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• 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
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Ability to inspire and develop others
• Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Ability to effectively oversee management of Profit and Loss statements using data sets
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse team of frontline managers and customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, logistics, supply chain or related field or eight years related experience
• Master’s degree preferred in business, logistics, supply chain or related field or eight years related experience
• Ten (10) years or more in logistics/supply chain experience in a multi-location/transportation hub environment required
• Five (5) years or more in sales leadership in a frontline support role required
• Five (5) years or more demonstrated experience developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills required
• Five (5) years or more in P&L including forecasting and managing financial targets required
• Six (6) years or more supervisory experience required
• Five (5) years or more prior experience implementing a LEAN work environment preferred

Travel: 40-50%

DOT Regulated: No

Job Category: Logistics

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Requisition ID: R21790

Job Type: Full time

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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