Senior Logistics Manager - Dedicated Transportation

Fully Onsite In Harvard, Il With Limited Travel To Customer Locations Throughout Mid-West Region

Move Your Career Forward With Ryder!

The Senior Manager Logistics provides leadership for the Distribution Center and supervisors, who are directly responsible for turn key warehousing and transportation solutions. The incumbent will have and maintain high level interface directly with the customer on a regular basis.

In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options and performance-based annual cost of living increases, 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 36,000 employees worldwide
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans

We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer's expectation. If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, then we have an opportunity for you!

You must be willing to commit yourself to align with our core values: Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration and Safety. 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.

If your work experience and/or education aligns with the requirements and responsibilities listed below, apply now!! Essential functions include:

• Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation.
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
• Hire, supervise, develop and manage performance for employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).
• Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required.
• May manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization.
• Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities include:

• 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 member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills
• Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Ability to effectively manage Profit & Loss statements may be necessary depending on the complexity and scope of the operation (preferred)
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications include:

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
• Three (3) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred
• One (1) year or more customer interaction preferred

Travel: 10-25%

Compensation: Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant's skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc. Salaries may be supplemented with a 10% annual bonus as applicable and/or as business conditions allow.

Job Category: Logistics